Middle East
Anti-Iranian Feeling Runs High in Azeri Capital
Environmental protests in Iran spark concerns about ethnic Azerbaijanis living around shrinking lake.
Iraq: Jun/Jul '11 Part II
Arabic-language initiative aims to link activists across the country.
Iraqi Human Rights Facebook Page Launched
Arabic-language initiative aims to link activists across the country.
Syria Activist Fears Family Targeted
Exiled opposition figure based in Washington tells of harassment and arrest of relatives back home.
Israelis Divided Over Arab Spring
Amid growing tensions with Egypt, leaders and peace activists at odds over implications of uprisings for country’s security.
Iraqi Dissident Recalls Two Decades in Hiding
Despite trying to lead a normal life since 2003, Amir al-Shimmari remains scarred by years secluded in a cell he built himself.
Sanctions Stepped Up on Syria
Still unclear whether new measures will deal critical blow to regime.
US Troops Face New Threat From Iraqi Shia Militia
A Shia militia in Iraq has stepped up its attacks on United States troops, warning them to withdraw by the end of December or face an escalation in violence.
Hard Times for Iraqis Fleeing Unrest Elsewhere
People returning from other Arab countries say they are excluded from government assistance programme.