Iraq's 'Awakening' vets cautious about post-IS period Iraq's Sunni tribal fighters fear they will be isolated from Iraqi society after the elimination of the Islamic State. Iraq
On 6th anniversary of Syrian war, education remains a casualty In an interview with Al-Monitor, the minister of education of Syria’s opposition interim government, Imad Barq, spoke about the state of schools and education in the country and specifically in opposition-held areas. Syria
Next in line on Erdogan's warpath: Naughty Islamists Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is cracking down on Islamists — even peaceful ones — who fail to applaud him. Turkey
The real reason behind thaw in EU-Egypt tensions Throughout 2016, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi hosted high-level delegations from at least 17 European states including Germany, France and Britain, reflecting a notable improvement in Egyptian-European relations. Egypt
Talk of deploying international troops divides Palestinians Recent talk of a suggestion to deploy international troops in the Palestinian territories has sparked angry reactions from many in the Gaza Strip, although some in the Palestinian Authority support the idea. Palestine
Hiking tours could help boost domestic tourism in West Bank Climbing and hiking tours in the West Bank not only have the potential to increase tourism, but also give Palestinian youth the chance to visit areas they have never seen before, thus strengthening their sense of belonging to the homeland. Palestine
How culture could help end Palestinian divisions In light of the current economic situation in the Palestinian territories, culture and art have become luxuries. Palestine
Congress looks to ground Emirates air route Lawmakers want US President Donald Trump to cancel planned Europe-US route. Gulf
Why Iran’s auto ambitions will benefit economy, not consumers Iran appears focused on transforming itself into a regional car manufacturing hub in the coming years — but at what price? Iran
Ahmadinejad blamed as US rulings freeze more Iranian assets A new freeze of Iranian assets as a result of US court rulings over terrorist attacks sparks ire in Iran. United States
Animal rights activists in Tunisia decry crocodile stoning Tunisia's Belvedere Zoo is unsafe for the animals it is supposed to protect. Tunisia
Turkey shuts down Mercy Corps' Syria aid program International aid delivery to Syria experienced a setback March 7, when the Turkish government ordered the Syria program run by Mercy Corps from inside Turkey to close down, leaving thousands without assistance. Syria
How Erdogan is dragging Merkel down with him German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even after his harsh remarks equating German authorities' practices with those of the Nazis. Turkey
Will stronger Egyptian pound really lead to drop in prices? Citizens are waiting to see if the Egyptian pound can sustain its comeback against the dollar. Egypt
How a small-town street sign became center of latest Israeli-Palestinian dispute The name of a tiny street in a small Palestinian village in Israel is causing a major firestorm as the issue has made it all the way to the desk of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
In Israel’s Labor Party, everybody fights everybody Leadership battles time and time again within Israel’s Labor Party are tearing it apart. Israel
