Erdogan suggests name change for Arab League "Why don’t we just call it the 'Islamic League' instead of the Arab League?" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a remark that is bound to raise eyebrows in Arab capitals. Turkey
Will European pressure push Netanyahu on right track? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces European pressure to advance talks with the Palestinians while the Likud simultaneously pushes for continued settlement expansion. Palestine
Women rule shadowy world of ultra-Orthodox cinema Popular ultra-Orthodox movies, created by ultra-Orthodox women for all-female audiences and screened for only two weeks each year, are still not conservative enough to maintain the entire sector's support. Israel
Why journalists in Iraq face death threats Journalists in Iraq are divided on why press freedom is restricted in the country, as some say that some reporters bring death threats on themselves by fabricating reports. Iraq
Syrian students struggle in Egypt's schools Getting an education is becoming even harder for Syrian refugees in Egypt as some schools resist taking on more Syrian students. Egypt
Have Israel, PA figured out how to stop attacks? The Palestinian Authority is using a two-phase approach against potential attackers, first approaching school students and then talking to their parents. Palestine
Pro-Rouhani candidates scoop up most seats in runoff The second round of Iran’s parliamentary elections gave most remaining seats to the Reformist-moderate camp that supports President Hassan Rouhani. Iran
Why Merkel's criticism only strengthens Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have suffered not at all from Der Spiegel's bombshell report about German frustration over Israel's continuing occupation policy. Palestine
Khamenei to US Navy: Keep your drills in the Bay of Pigs Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran would not refrain from holding military drills in the Persian Gulf. Iran
Has Europe had enough of Netanyahu? European leaders seem to have come to the realization that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can't be taken at his word. Palestine
How Syrian women are gaining new confidence in Turkish refugee camp Syrian women who take part in craft workshops in Islahiye refugee camp learn new skills, earn some extra money and above all find a place of support. Syria
US, Russia compete to woo Syrian Kurds The recent rapprochement between the Kurds and Russia is a new phase in the two sides' relations that date back to the 19th century, but Kurds do not want to alienate the United States either. Iraq
Islamic State isn’t the only one calling for a caliphate in Turkey The Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is hosting a series of conferences in Ankara and Istanbul calling for a caliphate to be reinstated and demanding the closure of the US and British embassies to end terror in Turkey. Turkey
Saudi IS members killing their own relatives The control demonstrated by the Islamic State over some young Saudi minds apparently exceeds even that of prominent Muslim leaders. Saudi Arabia
Five years after bin Laden’s death, mystery surrounding Saudi Arabia and 9/11 remains A congressionally mandated FBI report into possible foreign support for the Sept. 11 attacks deserves more attention. Saudi Arabia
Aleppo on verge of decisive battle UN Syria envoy calls for “urgent initiative” as Syrian offensive in Aleppo appears imminent; the question at the heart of the Aramco IPO offer. Saudi Arabia
