Middle East

Press Freedom Tested in Tunisian Courts

Newspaper executive released on bail pending trial for image deemed indecent.

Top War Correspondent Killed in Syria

Marie Colvin was one of a handful of reporters on the ground in Homs describing the human cost of bombardment.

Yemeni Voters Optimistic

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

Israel Embassy Bomb Places Georgian Foreign Policy in Spotlight

Tbilisi has fostered good relationships with Tehran as well as Washington, and has no desire to be drawn into confrontation.

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.