Iranian women theological students pay first visit to the US Iranian women theological students study peacebuilding and admire the family values of Americans of faith. Iran
International efforts against Al-Qaeda key to Syria political solution A UN counterterrorism committee can do even more to coordinate a more effective response to al-Qaeda in Syria and eventually a political resolution of the conflict. Syria
Former IRGC leader claims Iran's border to Lebanon's shores The Lebanese presidential elections are of a piece with Iran's regional strategy. Lebanon
Does Erdogan need Ocalan to be elected president? PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan tweaks Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a message to the Islamic congress in Diyarbakir. Iraq
Erdogan says mining accidents 'nature of the business' While launching an investigation into the mine accident near Soma, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said mine accidents are "ordinary developments." Turkey
Islamic Jihad cautious on Palestinian reconciliation deal Palestinian Islamic Jihad is concerned a warming of Hamas-Fatah ties will come at the expense of its own relations with Hamas. Palestine
Kassab's Armenians find safe haven in Turkey Some Armenians who fled Syria have been pleasantly surprised by how they have been received in Turkey. Syria
Iran Foreign Ministry welcomes Saudi overture Iranian officials have lauded the invitation of Iran's foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia, but improving relations will take much more than diplomacy. Saudi Arabia
Lebanese system oblivious to economic, social rights The deadlock over selecting a new president highlights the growing desire for nonsectarian government and social reform in Lebanon. Lebanon
Egypt's cold realism on Syria Egyptian officials are focusing on their own politics for now, while expecting a protracted conflict in Syria. Egypt
An Israeli scare campaign about Iran's nuclear program? Some Israeli security experts doubt that Iran truly aspires to produce a nuclear bomb, blaming Israeli leadership of using scare tactics. Israel
Hard-line Endurance Front says Rouhani's time is up A conservative faction is seeking to limit Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to one term. Iran
Senate sanctions bill targets Hezbollah enablers A bipartisan Senate bill would require the State Department to report on countries that harbor the Shiite militia. Syria
Hamas tones down Brotherhood links to improve Egypt ties Hamas is positioning itself to welcome Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as Egypt’s likely next president, hoping it will result in an improvement in relations. Palestine
US cautions Iran deal not imminent or certain A senior US official has cautioned not to be overly optimistic about a comprehensive deal on Iran's nuclear program citing that Iran will have to make tough decisions. Originals
Fabius: Iran nuclear accord only at 'last moment' Speaking to reporters in Washington, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said, “For the time being, there is no proposal of strikes” on Syria while calling for a UN Security Council vote on a French resolution to refer Syria to the International Criminal Court. Syria
