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Comment: Differences in Middle East foreign policy between Trump and Biden show two very different visions of America’s place in the world, writes Charles W. Dunne.
At least 14 protesters were also wounded and more suffered breathing difficulties as a result of the 'extreme violence,' medics said.
Lebanon begins consultations to pick new prime minister
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun is holding meetings with the country's parliamentarians to name a new prime minister.
Lebanon's exit from crisis hinges on new PM: president
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said the country's next prime minister will have to lead reforms and battle corruption.
Syria regime demands 'US troop withdrawal for captives' release'
The Syrian regime is believed to be holding four American captives.
Sudan closes Khartoum roads amid online calls for protests
Soldiers have been deployed across Khartoum to close off roads amid calls for protests.
Turkey: Police officers on trial for killing of lawyer
Three officers went on trial for killing lawyer Tahir Elci was while making a press statement on the destruction of a historic mosque in 2015.
Taliban ambush kills at least 25 Afghan security personnel
Taliban killed at least 25 Afghan security forces in the northeast of the country.
I escaped Sisi's jails, but thousands of others haven't
Comment: Despite death threats forcing me out of Egypt, I'm lucky compared to the tens of thousands jailed, tortured and killed for speaking ...
Trump official 'went to Damascus' for Syria regime talks
Four American hostages are believed to be held in Syria.
US official went to Syria to secure hostages' release
Four American hostages are believed to be held in Syria.
Egypt releases satirist after two years in jail: family
Abu Zeid was part of a satirical television talk show before the authorities halted its broadcast.
Libya arrests senior coastguard official over human trafficking
Abd al-Rahman Milad is the first senior coastguard official to be arrested over human trafficking.
Several charged for 'revenge' mutilation of Jordan boy
The violent crime shocked Jordanians, and the world.
Pro-Iran protesters torch Kurd party offices in Baghdad
Supporters of Hashed al-Shaabi on Saturday burned down the main Kurdish party's headquarters in Baghdad after criticism from a Kurdish ...
Flights resume between Libyan capital and Benghazi
Flights between Libya's capital Tripoli and Benghazi resumed amid an easing of tensions between the UN-recognised government and rival authorities in the east.
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal risks drone warfare
A drawdown of American diplomacy and the withdrawal of US land forces could instead herald enhanced military involvement in Iraq using ...
Yemen in Focus: Joyous prisoner release after years-long misery
This week we focus on a long-anticipated prisoner release in Yemen.
'Impunity reigns' one year after Lebanon protests: Amnesty
Amnesty International has urged Lebanese authorities to end harassment of activists and journalists, as well as the use of force against ...
Prospects of US mediation in the Lebanon-Israel border talks
Comment: As Israel and Lebanon begin landmark maritime border talks, Joe Macaron takes an in-depth look at the players and issues involved in ...
US envoy says Taliban agree to reduce Afghan casualties
The Taliban have promised to reduce casualties in Afghanistan after violence raised questions about the validity of peace talks.
Israel plans bizarre concrete punishment for accused Palestinian
Denied permission to demolish the home of a Palestinian accused of killing a soldier, the Israeli military now plans to pour concrete into his ...
Aussie cops drop probe into Afghan 'war crimes' reporting
Australian police dropped an investigation into journalist Daniel Oakes and his producer Sam Clark who exposed war crimes in Afghanistan.
Would Biden really stop writing blank cheques for Egypt?
Comment: Only a Biden administration would be capable of holding Sisi's regime accountable. But whether it would is another matter, writes Sam ...
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