Middle East
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.
Opposition Says Assad Won't Honour Arab League Plan
Regime is given two weeks to withdraw troops, release prisoners and allow international organisations into Syria.