Deported from Jordan to Egypt, Sudanese refugees are fleeing again After fleeing the civil war in Sudan to Jordan, where they were again deported to Egypt, the Sudanese community now faces social and economic hardships that push some to risk their lives in the journey to Europe where they believe they will find a better life. Egypt
Why Palestinians prefer Clinton over Trump As Trump and Clinton move closer to winning their parties' nominations, Palestinians seem to favor Clinton, although they don't have high hopes that any president would resolve their conflict with Israel. Palestine
Nobel winner: Peace in Libya will solve 80% of Tunisia's problems Employers federation chief Ouided Bouchamaoui presses the United States for greater involvement in North Africa. Tunisia
Why is Israel detaining a clown? Circus artists around the world are protesting the arrest and detention of Palestinian performer Mohammad Abu Sakha. Palestine
Why high inflation may return to Iran The Central Bank of Iran is urging banks to slash deposit rates in the hopes that money locked in savings accounts will be channeled to manufacturing and capital markets. Iran
After terrorist label, what is GCC's next move against Hezbollah? Iranian officials and media have condemned the decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council to label the Lebanese group Hezbollah a terrorist organization and believe more anti-Hezbollah actions are on the way. Saudi Arabia
Will Africa cheer up Turkey’s troubled exporters? Turkey scrambles for trade opportunities in Africa to make up for major losses in economic ties with Iran, Iraq, Syria and Russia. Turkey
Water wars intensify between Egypt, Ethiopia Controversy continues to swirl around the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with conflicting reports emerging about how soon Ethiopia will begin storing water there. Egypt
Historical, pampered bath in Gaza draws visitors from afar The majestic Hammam al-Sammara, the only bathhouse left standing in Gaza City, is an architectural masterpiece that has survived many hundreds of years. Palestine
How serious is the French proposal on Middle East peace? It is still unclear whether the international community will support the French initiative to hold a July conference in an effort to restart progress toward a two-state solution. Palestine
Will US restrictions on Hezbollah lead to collapse of Lebanon? On a five-day visit to Washington, a Lebanese delegation spoke to US officials about how to prevent collateral damage that could result from legal restrictions on Hezbollah. Lebanon
Why canceled Arab League summit should worry Israelis Morocco’s decision not to host the Arab League summit has unexpected implications for Israel. Saudi Arabia
Bus crash enrages ultra-Orthodox A fatal bus accident on the Jerusalem highway has stirred up long-held grievances by the ultra-Orthodox sector against the Israeli bus company Egged. Israel
House panel decries Islamic State genocide The Foreign Affairs Committee also voted to label Syrian President Bashar al-Assad a war criminal. Iraq
After elections, Iran's parliament split three ways Iran's Interior Ministry said that Reformists, moderates and conservatives are the three main groups in Iran's parliament. Iran
Egypt still struggles to improve human rights Activists, opposition politicians and journalists have been the targets of an escalating crackdown on human rights in Egypt. Egypt
