Middle East

Yemenis Doubt President's Offer to Cede Power

Interim leader could replace Ali Abdullah Saleh as elected president but questions remain about how much he would be in control.

Bahraini Government Must Act on Hard-Hitting Report

Iraqi Football Win Marred By Post-Match Fighting

Jordanian fans harass Iraqis after losing game, marking divisions between communities.

Syrian Alawite Protestor Speaks Out

Activist hopes sectarian warfare will be avoided despite regime's manipulation of minority fears.

Yemeni Women Hope Uprising Will Deliver Rights

Revolution seen as opportunity to press for progress in conservative society.

Syrians Fear Escalation in Violence

Activists warn regime could step up its campaign to crush protest movement following pressure from Arab League.

Calls For Lebanon to End Syria Support

Allegations that Lebanese administration has helped Damascus pursue opposition activists.

Iraqis Fear Impact of New Kuwait Port

Locals warn that development could lead to mass job losses in port city of Basra.

Assad Opponents Still Split Over Tactics

Syrian activists want to arm army defectors but opposition coalition body fears this might delegitimise uprising.

Iraq's Lessons for The Arab Spring

Arab countries embracing democracy should learn from the costly mistakes made in Iraq’s post-Saddam era.