Prime minister announces his government has quit, clearing the way for military chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to run for president
Middle East
Report: Almost 6,000 Dead in Syria During Geneva Talks
Past three weeks were the deadliest of the entire conflict
Obama Will Travel to Saudi Arabia in March
The president’s visit will come after a swing through Europe
Iran Minister: Final Nuclear Deal Possible Within Six Months
Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says final deal within reach if ‘good will’ exists
Intel Chief: Syria Becoming Hotbed for Terrorists
Lt. Gen. James Clapper says region has replaced Pakistani tribal lands as breeding ground for terrorists
Erdogan Visits Iran As Trouble Mounts at Home
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan escaped from a sweeping graft probe at home to visit Iran in hopes of easing tensions over the region’s handling of Syria’s civil war, state media reported Wednesday.
Erdogan flew to …
Palestinian Leader Says No Israeli Troops Three Years After Peace Deal
Abbas lays down a marker in ongoing peace talks
Amnesty: Iran Has Executed 40 People So Far This Year
Amnesty International alarmed at reported spike in executions, mostly for alleged drug offenses
Former Israeli Leader In Critical Condition
Ariel Sharon has been in a coma since 2006
U.S. Officials: Drone Strike That Hit Yemen Wedding Convoy Killed Militants, Not Civilians
Local reports initially said at least 13 civilians died from the airstrike
Kerry Says Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal Still Possible Next Year
Both sides remain committed to talks, but skepticism runs deep
Qatar Reports Mystery Virus MERS Found in Camels
SARS-like virus has sickened at least 160 worldwide
The Middle East Will Host World Expo for the First Time
Dubai wins the bid.