Middle East

Yemeni Voters Optimistic

Presidential referendum offers hope of change, even though there’s only one candidate.

Emboldened Syrian Regime Steps Up Violence

Fears that President Assad now believes he has a free hand to crush rebellion by military force.

Fears of Divisive Conflict Grow in Syria

Talk of sectarian and ethnic schisms isn’t just regime propaganda, observers say.

"Reformer Assad" Myth Finally Dead

Syrian president has shown by his actions that removing him is the only option.

Is Iraqi Media Law a Step Forward?

Arab-Jewish Coexistence in St George's Birthplace

Lod is economically depressed, but that has not led to ethnic strife in this unusually mixed Israeli town.

Syrian Opposition Activist Says NATO Must Intervene

President Bashar al-Assad will not renounce power peacefully, according to spokesman for local action group.

IWPR Courses Inspire New Generation of Iraqi Women

Workshop participants start producing public-service advertising for local media.

Syrian Opposition Firms Up Aims

Growing efforts to present united front to international community.

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.