Arab League suspended Syrian government, but condemns attacks attributed to Israel, and its rebuke comes amid bid to revive old peace plan
Egyptians of both faiths are celebrating spring festival that predates their religions
Number undergoing operation has dropped by a third, but rights activists say the emergence of Muslim Brotherhood threatens gains
State media reports Wael al-Halqi escaped unharmed in targeted assault on his convoy in Damascus
Carmen Weinstein, leader of about 20 elderly women who make up last of Cairo's once vibrant Jewish presence, was laid to rest Thursday
Many count on army to keep nation from potential of failed statehood
Despite faltering economy, motives of the International Monetary Fund bond deal with Qatar raise concerns
A tradition of religious tolerance is eroding as security diminishes, the economy tumbles and conservative strains of Islam gain strength
As society becomes increasingly conservative and patriarchal, women take blame for assaults against them
In latest blow to hopes of quick resolution to political crisis, President Morsi said voting for new legislature could be delayed until October
Opposition leader Mouaz al-Khatib says US should help defend rebel-controlled parts of northern Syria with Patriot surface-to-air missiles
Resignation last week of Lebanon's prime minister highlights the long-standing political tensions in the multi-faith government
Citizens around nation make up for lack of police protection by banding into watch groups; Islamist leaders call for militias to provide security
Muslim Brotherhood's rise to power raises questions about commitment to peace treaty with Israel
President's visit to region has generated less enthusiasm than four years ago, when hopes were high for a new era in US-Arab relations
Recent protests over 21 death sentences over 2012 stadium riots, have merged with anti-government actions across the country
Secretary of state wraps up 9-nation tour in Qatar
Meetings in Saudi Arabia are part of John Kerry's first overseas tour as secretary of state
Kerry's pledge of financial assistance to Egypt follows assurances of economic and political reform in one of America's key regional allies
Islamist view can differ dramatically from concept embraced in West
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