Khashoggi fiancee grieves slain journalist, demands justice in new book Turkish researcher Hatice Cengiz has released a memoir of her relationship with the murdered Saudi journalist and says she hopes it will keep up public pressure to punish those responsible for his death. By Ayla Jean Yackley
Turkey frustrated over Western inaction in Khashoggi murder case Ankara’s push for an international investigation into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi is also widening the gap between Arab regimes and Turkey. By Semih Idiz
Turkish town gets a splash of color with local black rose Turkey's southeastern town of Halfeti claims to be the home of a rare black rose grown only on the riverbeds of the Euphrates River. By Nazlan Ertan In Izmir, reporting on culture
Routed FSA faction likely to accept Turkish aid, demands After being ousted from the western Aleppo countryside, the Nour al-din al-Zenki Movement seems to have no choice but to accept Turkey's offer of aid — and meet its conditions. By Khaled al-Khateb
Murder of Iraqi novelist stirs fear, outrage A popular Iraqi writer was killed by unknown gunmen, stoking already rampant fears of violence among educated Iraqis. By Gilgamesh Nabeel
Why did Netanyahu confirm Israeli attack in Syria? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel attacked Iranian targets in Syria on Feb. 11, reflecting the intensified battle by the Israel Defense Forces against Iranian entrenchment there. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Will Palestine finally recognize local evangelicals? In light of the growing influence of Christian Zionism in the West, the Palestinian leadership is revisiting recognition of evangelicals in the Palestinian territories and engaging local evangelicals to speak with Western Christians about support for Israel and the Palestinian movement. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
Hamas leader presents 3 options for Gaza Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar reportedly proposed three scenarios to change the deteriorating situation in Gaza, including allowing the UN or Egypt to deploy in the besieged enclave. By Adnan Abu Amer
Will Israeli Jews support Arab Knesset candidate? Ahead of April 9 elections, Jewish voters on the left have surprisingly come out in support of Taal, headed by Israeli Arab Knesset member Ahmad Tibi. By Shlomi Eldar
Gingrich considered registering as a lobbyist for Iran regime change The former House speaker sought advice late last year on whether to register as a foreign agent for the Iranian opposition. By Julian Pecquet
Iranian photographer reclaims iconic image used in controversial Trump tweet Iranians react against harsh messages by officials in the United States on the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. By Al-Monitor Staff
Turkish ruling party sets up mobile food stalls to lure votes Turks are lining up in the thousands to buy subsidized vegetables at mobile stalls in Istanbul and Ankara as the ruling party attempts to fight soaring food prices ahead of elections. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Erdogan asks paramilitaries to 'safeguard' local elections As state propaganda frames Turkey's upcoming municipal elections as a matter of the president's survival, the government is welcoming paramilitary groups that declare allegiance to the state. By Pinar Tremblay
Challenges in Jerusalem, Gaza threaten Palestinian legislative elections The Palestinian Authority must be able to hold elections in East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip for the polls to be legitimate. By Ahmad Melhem In Ramallah, reporting on politics
Tunisians celebrate landmark ruling against president Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi has lost his legal case against a citizen, a decision being hailed as a first for civil rights progress there. By Mohamed Ali Ltifi
Ahead of elections, Israel fears foreign cyber meddling Israeli experts warn against foreign manipulation on social networks ahead of the elections, but also against lack of regulation in the war against cyber-attacks. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense