Morsi Scales Back His Powers, But Grants Military More Authority To Arrest Civilians
Egypt's Morsi annulled the law giving him immunity from judicial oversight, but gave military new powers to make arrests.
Mashaal's Visit To Gaza Another 'Victory' For Hamas
Hamas' political chairman, Khaled Mashaal, set foot in Gaza for the first time on Friday, calling the visit "another birth."
Morsi's Call For Dialogue Rejected, Mocked By Opposition, Deepening Egyptian Rifts
Protests, some violent, continued after Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi called for dialogue with the opposition over the draft constitution.
Angelina Jolie, Ban Ki-Moon Visit Za'atri Syrian Refugee Camp In Jordan
Angelina Jolie made her second visit to the Za'atri refugee camp in Jordan Thursday, while U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon visited Friday.
Israel's Elections: Already Sewn Up For Likud, While The Left Fractures
Benjamin Netanyahu's victory appears more assured than ever. Hence, expect more bold actions, including settlements in the West Bank.
Exiled Hamas Leader Meshaal To Visit Gaza, Possibly To Unify With Fatah
After living in exile for 45 years, Hamas's political leader Khaled Meshaal will visit Gaza for the first time for Hamas's 25th anniversary.
Five Dead, Hundreds Injured As Constitutional Clashes in Cairo Show Deep Divide
Five people were reported dead on Thursday as clashes between secular supporters and Islamist supporters continue in Cairo.
A Desperate Dictator: What Could Happen If Assad Uses Chemical Weapons?
Would the U.S. actually intervene if Syria were to employ chemical weapons? Probably. The question is what Assad will do, when and how.
Oy Gay: Israel Grants First Same-Sex Divorce
Israel has granted the country's first gay divorce, despite the fact that gay marriage is not legal in the country.
Egyptian Protesters Injured As Molotov Cocktails, Tear Gas, And Stones Fly
27 people were reported injured on Wednesday as protests continue against the Egypt's constitution draft and President Morsi.
Nasrin Sotoudeh, Jailed Iranian Human Rights Lawyer, Ends Second Hunger Strike
The U.N. expressed concern for the health of jailed Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who ended her second hunger strike today.
NATO To Deploy Patriot Missiles In Turkey, Warns Syria Over Use Of Chemical Weapons
NATO announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to deploy patriot missiles as a defensive measure for Turkey.
Iran Claims To Down US Drone, US Navy Says 'What Drone?'
On the anniversary of the last U.S. drone Iran successfully hacked and took down, Iran is claiming to have done it again; US Navy disagrees.
Constitutional Crisis In Egypt: Opposition Plans More Protests Against Morsi
Look for Tuesday protests, including a media blackout, in reaction to the constitution draft, pushed through the Assembly last week.
Israel Retaliates Over UN Palestine Vote Amid Global Condemnation
After a defeat at the UN over Palestine, Israel has retaliated by planning new settlements and freezing Palestinian funds.
Death Sentence For Chinese Man Who Kept And Killed Sex Slaves
A 35-year-old Chinese man has been sentenced to death after police discovered a sex dungeon with six kidnapped women, two of whom were dead, underneath his house.
Egyptian Assembly Rushes Through Constitution, Morsi's Powers Intact
Egypt's assembly passed a draft of its constitution, with Morsi's judicial immunity intact, despite protests of hundreds of thousands of people in Tahrir Square.
The No-Votes At The UN Palestine Vote: Who Are They, And What Happens Now?
Canada withdrew its diplomats from Ramallah, and Israel approved new settlements in the West Bank. Was the Palestine vote worth it?
Full Text: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Address To The UN
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas implored the delegates of the UN General Assembly to vote in favor of upgrading Palestine's status at the UN ahead of Thursday evening's vote.
Full Text: Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird's Speech On Palestine's Upgraded Status At The UN
Ahead of Thursday evening's vote on Palestine's status at the UN, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird explained why Canada opposed the measure and would vote no.
Full Text: President of the UN General Assembly's Remarks On Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinians
President of the General Assembly Vuk Jeremic offered words of support to the Palestinian delegation ahead of Thursday evening's vote on the status of Palestine at the UN.
Full Text: Speech By Israeli Ambassador To The UN Ron Prosor On Palestine's Status At The U.N.
Before the Thursday's vote on the status of the Palestinian Territories at the U.N., Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor asserted that such an upgrade would stall the peace process even further.
Full Text: French UN Ambassador's Explanation Of Vote On The Status Of Palestine At The UN
France was one of the most prominent western nations to vote yes on Thursday's vote on the status of Palestine. Here is the statement by Ambassador Gérard Araud as to why.
Full Text: Rice's Explanation Of No Vote On Palestine
The U.S. voted no at Thursday's vote on the status of Palestine at the U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice explained why after the vote.
Full Text: UK Ambassador's Explanation of Abstaining From Vote On Palestine's Status At UN
The UK abstained from voting in Thursday's vote on the status of Palestine, and U.N. Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant explained why.
Full Text: German Ambassador's Explanation For Abstaining from the UN Vote On Palestine
Germany abstained from voting in Thursday evening's vote on the status of Palestine at the U.N.
Full Text: Israeli Prime Minister Says Israel's Security Being Ignored By UN
In response to Thursday's vote on the status of Palestine at the U.N., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the resolution has "none of the vital interests of peace" in it.
Full Text: German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle's Comments On The Palestine Question
German announced it will abstain from voting in Thursday's referendum on the status of Palestine at the U.N.
Full Text: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon's Address To Mark Day Of Solidarity With The Palestinians
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People on Thursday morning, prior to a vote on Palestine's status at the U.N.
Heating Up: Israelis Burn Palestinian Flag In Jerusalem
Protests both for and against the Palestinians have broken out in Israel, with two members of the Knesset attempting to burn a Palestinian flag.
