Egypt sentences activist Sanaa Seif to 18 months in prison Seif, who had been in pretrial detention since June, was convicted Wednesday of spreading false news and misusing social media. Egypt
Ukraine rejects Iran's final report on downed passenger plane The Iranian government said last year's shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 was the result of a human error. Iran
Iran operating new advanced centrifuges, nuclear watchdog finds According to an International Atomic Energy Agency report, Iran is now using IR-4 centrifuges to enrich uranium in violation of the nuclear accord. Iran
UN says Libya arms embargo 'totally ineffective' A United Nations panel of experts accused several member states, including Turkey and Russia, of fueling the Libyan conflict. Libya
Iraq's Anbar Province Struggles To Form Government Three months following elections in Iraq’s protest-riddled Anbar province, its various factions have still not managed to create alliances and form a local government. Iraq
Is Egypt's Media Inciting Hatred Against Palestinians? A hate campaign against Palestinians in the Egyptian media has irked Palestinian journalists. Palestine
Kurdish Rebel Group in Turkey Re-Focuses on Syria A change in the PKK leadership has prompted debate over Turkey’s Kurdish peace initiative and Syria policies. Turkey
What Next for Muslim Brotherhood? The Muslim Brotherhood must realize its failings and consider a sweeping internal change in leadership. Egypt
Clashes Re-Erupt in Syria Between Al-Qaeda, Kurds Fighting between the Kurdish People’s Defense Units (YPG) and the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jahbat al-Nusra killed at least four Jabhat al-Nusra fighters in the city of Ras al-Ain, Syria. Syria
Palestinians Celebrate Ramadan in Israel The initiative of allowing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank to visit Israel’s parks and beaches this month is intended to foster a sense of coexistence and to send a message to the isolated Palestinians of the Gaza Strip. Palestine
The Islamization of Turkey’s Foreign Ministry With recent legislative changes, AKP will now be able to appoint its cadres as ambassadors and give them senior posts in the Foreign Ministry. Turkey
US Outs Israel on Syria Attack? Blame Edward Snowden Why are the Americans providing the international media with information about alleged covert Israeli operations while the Europeans are ratcheting up the settlement boycott? Israel
Rouhani Decides Honesty Best Policy On Iran's Economic Mess Iran’s new president looks to US-educated veterans to staff his cabinet and deal with Iran’s economic crisis and nuclear standoff. Iran
Visit to Southeast Turkey Offers Bleak View of Peace with Kurds A visit to villages in southeast Turkey provides a window on the challenges for the Turkish-PKK peace process. Turkey
Aleppo Starves Under Siege A firsthand account of the devastating rebel siege of Aleppo that is depriving 2 million residents of basic supplies. Syria
Rouhani Stresses Regionalism In Iranian Foreign Policy Iranian President-elect Hassan Rouhani will consider improved ties with Iran’s neighbors as a priority in his foreign policy. Iran
