- AP EXCLUSIVE: US war games send signal to Assad JAMAL HALABY - AP - 11 hrs ago
ZARQA, Jordan (AP) — Under the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding … More »AP EXCLUSIVE: US war games send signal to Assad
- Star-studded party for Israeli president's 90th TIA GOLDENBERG - AP - 11 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for … More »Star-studded party for Israeli president's 90th
- Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governors MAGGIE MICHAEL - AP - 11 hrs ago
CAIRO (AP) — Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's president and his Muslim Brotherhood Tuesday over his appointment of new Islamist governors, … More »Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governors
- Fears of violence as Egypt nears June 30 protests HAMZA HENDAWI - AP - 11 hrs ago
CAIRO (AP) — Massive nationwide protests that Egypt's opposition plans for June 30 are taking on a dangerous edge. More »Fears of violence as Egypt nears June 30 protests
- Syrian warplanes strike rebel posts in Aleppo BARBARA SURK - AP - 12 hrs ago
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian warplanes struck rebel positions near a besieged military air base and other rebel-held areas in the country's north Tuesday as regime forces stepped … More »Syrian warplanes strike rebel posts in Aleppo
- Syrian pound tumbles on US plans to arm rebels ALBERT AJI and BASSEM MROUE - AP - 12 hrs ago
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing … More »Syrian pound tumbles on US plans to arm rebels
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing fears in the capital following a U.S. decision to arm rebel groups fighting to topple President Bashar Assad's regime.
- Iraqi suicide bombers hit Baghdad mosque, kill 34 SAMEER N. YACOUB - AP - 14 hrs ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during … More »Iraqi suicide bombers hit Baghdad mosque, kill 34
- Israeli premier: pressure on Iran must continue AP - 14 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's prime minister says the international community must not ease pressure on Iran because of the election of a reformist president. More »Israeli premier: pressure on Iran must continue
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's prime minister says the international community must not ease pressure on Iran because of the election of a reformist president.
- Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governor AP - 15 hrs ago
CAIRO (AP) — Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern ci … More »Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governor
CAIRO (AP) — Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern city.
- Israeli general warns of unrest if no peace talks MAX J. ROSENTHAL - AP - 16 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — Failure to restart Israeli-Palestinian negotiations could stir unrest in the West Bank, Israel's top army commander in the territory warned Tuesday. More »Israeli general warns of unrest if no peace talks
- Iran's president meets newly elected successor AP - 17 hrs ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president has discussed transferring power in a meeting with his newly elected successor, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday. More »Iran's president meets newly elected successor
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president has discussed transferring power in a meeting with his newly elected successor, the official IRNA news agency reported Tuesday.
- Clashes in south Lebanon kill 2 BARBARA SURK - AP - 17 hrs ago
BEIRUT (AP) — Heavy clashes erupted Tuesday between unknown gunmen and followers of a radical Sunni cleric in south Lebanon, security officials said, killing two people … More »Clashes in south Lebanon kill 2
BEIRUT (AP) — Heavy clashes erupted Tuesday between unknown gunmen and followers of a radical Sunni cleric in south Lebanon, security officials said, killing two people in the latest apparent outbreak of violence between Lebanese factions supporting opposing sides in the civil war in neighboring Syria.
- Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 29 SAMEER N. YACOUB - AP - 17 hrs ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during … More »Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 29
- Clashes erupt in south Lebanon amid tensions BARBARA SURK - AP - 18 hrs ago
BEIRUT (AP) — Clashes erupted on Tuesday between unknown gunmen and followers of a radical Sunni cleric in south Lebanon, security officials said, the latest apparent … More »Clashes erupt in south Lebanon amid tensions
- Ex-South Africa ambassador criticizes Israel AP - 19 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — The recently retired South African ambassador to Israel has taken a parting shot at the country's treatment of Palestinians, calling it a "replication … More »Ex-South Africa ambassador criticizes Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — The recently retired South African ambassador to Israel has taken a parting shot at the country's treatment of Palestinians, calling it a "replication of apartheid."
- Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 26 SAMEER N. YACOUB - AP - 19 hrs ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, one blowing himself up at a nearby checkpoint while the other slipped inside during … More »Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 26
- Israeli leaders condemn hate crime against Arabs IAN DEITCH - AP - 20 hrs ago
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli leaders on Tuesday condemned an apparent hate crime in an Arab town near Jerusalem that is known for good relations with its Jewish neighbor … More »Israeli leaders condemn hate crime against Arabs
- Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 24 SAMEER N. YACOUB - AP - 20 hrs ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside and near a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 24 people and wounding 52, Iraqi officials said. More »Suicide bombers target Baghdad mosque, killing 24
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two suicide bombers blew themselves up inside and near a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Tuesday, killing 24 people and wounding 52, Iraqi officials said.
- Suicide attacks kill 24 people in Baghdad SAMEER N. YACOUB - AP - 21 hrs ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities say the casualty toll from a double-suicide bombing attack in and around a Shiite mosque in Baghdad has risen to 24 killed and 52 wo … More »Suicide attacks kill 24 people in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities say the casualty toll from a double-suicide bombing attack in and around a Shiite mosque in Baghdad has risen to 24 killed and 52 wounded.
- Chevron secures Iraqi Kurdish oil deal AP - 21 hrs ago
BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. oil giant Chevron says it has signed a deal with Iraq's Kurdish regional government to expand its oil exploration territory in the northern self-rule … More »Chevron secures Iraqi Kurdish oil deal
BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. oil giant Chevron says it has signed a deal with Iraq's Kurdish regional government to expand its oil exploration territory in the northern self-rule region.
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