Syrian President Assad expressed willingness to negotiate with the opposition, but accused Britain of attempting to militarize the conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting Egypt, focused on helping leaders revive their moribund economy.
Comparing Zionism to a "crime against humanity," as Erdogan did yesterday at the U.N., is par for the course in Turkey these days.
Researchers hope they've found the remains of Cleopatra's murdered sister, Princess Arsinoe IV, who was killed after the Romans helped quash an Egyptian power struggle.
Salafist Muslims in Tunisia tried to stop the filming of the popular Internet meme and dance that went viral around the world.
Political freedom and human rights are still at the root of the rebellion, but things have changed since the uprising began.
The tiny but very rich state of Qatar is giving Egypt lots of money. It may be trying to buy influence, as the Morsi government struggles with finances.
A new report has been presented to the U.N. outlining the persecution of atheists around the world.
A proposed law regarding public demonstrations in Egypt has raised concerns that it will limit the right to peaceful public assembly.
A hot air balloon caught fire and exploded near the Egyptian city of Luxor Tuesday, killing 19 tourists, including British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals.
Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi announced new dates for the parliamentary elections Sunday to avoid conflict with the Coptic Christian celebrations of Palm Sunday and Easter on April 28 and May 5, while inviting political forces for a dialogue to ensure the "integrity and transparency" of the elections.
How will Egypt’s main opposition coalition respond to the country's upcoming parliamentary elections?
A court in Milan has convicted Italian intelligence officials of CIA-instigated torture and rendition during the war on terror. Will American participants pay as well?
Rubio has affirmed America’s resolve to keep Iran from attaining nuclear weapons, but the hour is late. Quite possibly, it’s too late.
As Nigeria clamps down on the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, it's going after the Russians.
Alicia Keys revealed to Wendy Williams that Jay-Z was not pleased when her son, Egypt, kissed his daughter, Blue Ivy.
The Egyptian government's attempt to ban YouTube is not only illegal but technically unfeasible, telecom companies say.
Never mind the Arab Spring and Iran: Israel is safer than in recent years. Here are the top security threats that the country faces right now.
A culture of impunity surrounding sexual violence in Egypt is leading to an escalation of such crimes, according to Amnesty International.
Israel says it is folly to classify Hezbollah as a "charity organization," and urges the E.U. to reconsider.
An Egyptian judge banned YouTube for 30 days after a viral anti-Islamic video led to violent demonstrations around the world.
Hosni Mubarak and his cronies are gone, but two years after their fall, Egypt is beset by political unrest and economic problems.