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
For Hezbollah, What is VictoryIn Syria? Hezbollah grapples with the long-term objectives and consequences of its intervention in Syria. Lebanon
Is Turkey Heading Toward Civil War? The risk of deepening social unrest hovers over Turkey as the prime minister refuses to acknowledge the grievances of demonstrators. Turkey
Gaza Crime, Murder Rate on Rise Poor living conditions, high unemployment and Israel's siege are contributing to a rising crime rate in Gaza. Palestine
Former Israeli Defense Minister: IDF Must Cut Its Ground Force Based on his experience during the Second Lebanon War, former Defense Minister Amir Peretz calls for Israel to “re-examine the scope of the IDF ground or naval forces.” Israel
Old Turkey? New Turkey?Meet the 'Newest Turkey' The May 31 social explosion has revealed a sparkling new combative, libertarian youth undergoing politicization based on freedoms. Turkey
Qusair Victory Could Prove Fateful for Hezbollah's Future The events that unfolded in the three-week battle for Qusair will prove fateful for the future role of Hezbollah in the Syrian, as well as regional, conflict. Lebanon
After Qusair, Is Hezbollah Finished in Syria? Will Hezbollah continue its military involvement in Syria? Lebanon
Iraqi Interfaith Council Tries to Protect Minorities The Iraqi Council for Interfaith Dialogue has sought to unite people around protection of minorities. Iraq
Jerusalem Absentee Law A Major Roadblock to Peace The Israeli attorney-general has dangerously declared that property in East Jerusalem owned by Palestinians in the West Bank could be confiscated by the Israeli state. Palestine
Syrian Kurdish NGOs Prevent Recruitment of Youth Soldiers NGOs fight to keep impoverished Syrian Kurdish youth from being militarized by political parties. Syria
Does Al-Qaeda in Iraq Have Chemical Weapons? Iraq's Defense Ministry says al-Qaeda was caught producing chemical weapons; some believe the claim was made to distract from authorities’ mismanagement of the security situation. Iraq
Hamas-Hezbollah Ties Deteriorate Over Syria The second segment of a three-part series on Hamas reveals a sharp deterioration in its ties with a former close ally, Hezbollah. Palestine
