In show of force, Syrian regime holds war games
World

In show of force, Syrian regime holds war games

BEIRUT — Syria's state-run media say the country's military has held war games during which the army test-fired missiles and…
Islamists dominating elections deepen Israeli fears
Egypt

Islamists dominating elections deepen Israeli fears

For Israelis, the Islamist election surge in Egypt is depressing confirmation of a deeply primal fear: An inhospitable region is…
Pakistani model’s nude photo causes fury
World

Pakistani model’s nude photo causes fury

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani actress who posed in the nude for an Indian magazine with the initials of Pakistan's feared…
2.6 million Afghans at risk of hunger from drought
World

2.6 million Afghans at risk of hunger from drought

Zara, an Afghan mother of seven, doesn't know what to tell her children when they ask about dinner. "I simply…
Prosecutor seeks Sudan defense minister arrest
World

Prosecutor seeks Sudan defense minister arrest

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court prosecutor sought an arrest warrant Friday for Sudan's defense minister on crimes…
Released Palestinians build houses, marry, study
World

Released Palestinians build houses, marry, study

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Palestinian prisoners released in a swap for an Israeli soldier last month are racing to make…
Israel to release withheld money to Palestinians
World

Israel to release withheld money to Palestinians

JERUSALEM — Israel says it is releasing tens of millions of dollars owed to the Palestinians. Israel froze the transfer…
Biden: US troop exit marks new beginning with Iraq
World

Biden: US troop exit marks new beginning with Iraq

BAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday that his trip to Baghdad ahead of the US military pullout marks…
Military: 3 rockets from Lebanon strike Israel
World

Military: 3 rockets from Lebanon strike Israel

JERUSALEM — Rockets fired from Lebanon struck northern Israel early Tuesday for the first time in more than two years,…
Egypt’s economy slumps under weight of unrest
Business

Egypt’s economy slumps under weight of unrest

Drivers passing Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo curse the protesters. On radio shows, callers question whether the youth activists and…
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