Turkish Court Investigates Syrian Jihadist Use of Chemicals Turkish prosecutors have indicted a Syrian opposition figure with links to Jabhat al-Nusra's attempts to manufacture chemical weapons. Syria
Hamas MP Entangled In Palestinian Honor Killing Palestinian rights groups have urged President Mahmoud Abbas to act after two more women were killed in honor crimes. Palestine
Sudan Protests Continue Amid Violence Anti-government Sudanese protesters vow to keep their rallies peaceful, despite the violent crackdown by security forces that have left dozens dead in the past week. Sudan
Israel's Hypocritical Attack On Rouhani While Israel accuses Iran of buying time with its charm offensive, it is doing exactly the same with the Palestinians as negotiations stall and settlements continue. Palestine
International Support Group To Maintain Stability in Lebanon The participants of the International Support Group for Lebanon have a collective goal of maintaining stability in Lebanon, despite their individual opinions and policies on the Syrian crisis. Lebanon
Yemen divided over Syria conflict A diversity of views among Yemen's citizens has led to Yemeni factions taking opposing stances regarding the conflict in Syria. Yemen
European Diplomats Provoke IDF Again The altercation between French Cultural Attaché Marion Fesneau-Castaing and Israeli soldiers at a West Bank village was an act of provocation, undermining Israel's authority. Palestine
Syrian Coalition Prepares For Geneva II Conference Khalid Saleh, spokesman for the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces, says that opposition groups on the ground will support UN teams tasked to eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons. Syria
Collapse of US-Iran Negotiations Will Result in Return of Extremists Collapse of the negotiations between Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani will mean the return of Iranian extremists. Iran
Syrian FM Refuses to Deal With US-Backed Opposition Group Walid Moallem, Syria’s minister of foreign affairs and expatriates, says he will not deal with the National Coalition of Syrian Opposition and Revolutionary Forces, possibly complicating plans for Geneva II in November. Syria
Bahrain Foreign Minister Awaits Change in Iran's Policy Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed al-Khalifa, Bahrain’s foreign minister, welcomes change in Iran but wants to see “real actions” in Iran’s approach to his country. Bahrain
What Egypt Needs Now As Egypt faces a deteriorating security situation and ongoing political turmoil, there are concrete steps the country can take to ensure an improved quality of life and a successful transition to democracy. Culture & Society
Obama-Rouhani Phone Call Thaws Relations The phone call between Presidents Barack Obama and Hassan Rouhani is a beacon for future US-Iran relations. Lebanon
Using Women to Win in Syria Women's brigades are fighting on both sides of the conflict in Syria, serving an important purpose for both regime and rebels. Syria
Call With Obama Caps Rouhani's UN Charm Offensive Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s new president, says his first visit to the United States exceeded his expectations, but he leaves many who met him puzzled about what he is really prepared to do. Iran
EU Awaits Turkey’s Reform Plan EU officials privately have doubts about Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s reform plan and express concerns about freedom of the media. Turkey