Brotherhood claims lead in Egypt’s presidential election
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A victory in the first round of voting for Mohammed Morsi would set the stage for a polarizing runoff next month.
Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate likely to make strong showing in Egypt
Conservative Islamist Mohammed Morsi has cast himself as God’s candidate to lead Egypt and vowed to implement a strict version of Islamic law.
Little progress in Iran nuclear talks
A new package of proposals put forward by Western powers was criticized by Iran as inadequate and unbalanced.
Q&A: Egypt’s presidential election
An explanation of the significance, candidates and process in Egypt’s historic election.
Iran, U.N. reach tentative nuclear deal
The agreement, struck a day before key talks between Tehran and world powers,could give inspectors access to Iranian scientists and facilities long shielded from scrutiny.
Blast in Yemeni capital underscores al-Qaeda branch’s reach
Suicide attack that kills at least 90 comes as militants, U.S.-backed government wage battle.
Beirut tense after violent clashes
Lebanon’s capital was badly shaken after a night of fighting in which factions for and against the embattled president of neighboring Syria clashed.
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Palestinians commemorate ‘nakba’ anniversary
PHOTOS | Nakba, which means “catastrophe” in Arabic, marks the events leading to Israel’s creation in 1948.
Latest Headlines
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- Israel and China find common ground in stepped-up security ties
- UN panel claims evidence of illegal killings, torture by Syrian forces, armed opposition
- Generation gap: Parents and their kids feud all the way to the ballot box in Egypt vote
- Diplomats say next round of nuclear talks with Iran will be held in Moscow on June 18-19
- Yemen says 35 al-Qaida militants killed in clashes with military in south, part of offensive
- Israel's Supreme Court tells military: reconsider ban on Gaza residents studying in West Bank
- Gunmen kill Somali journalist, bringing toll to 6 this year; ties Syria for deadliest in world
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Islamists in Egypt
Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.
Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem
Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.
Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
Clearing Tahrir Square
Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.
After Egypt’s regime change
Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.
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Faces of the Fallen
Portraits of U.S. service members who have died in Operation Enduring Freedom and in Iraq.
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- Nepal's high court rejects new delay on constitution in move that could prompt new elections
- U.S. drone strike kills 10 militants
- India-appointed panel urges lighter military hand in Kashmir, rejects idea of autonomy
Africa
- 30 killed in ethnic clashes in Africa at the Mali-Burkina border
- Official says at least 30 people killed in ethnic clashes at Mali-Burkina Faso border
- Designers in 1st Soweto Fashion Week inspired by South African township's creativity, history
- ICC appeals judges reject Kenyan suspects' bid to end cases on post-election violence
Europe
- Glitz, glamor and celebrity bribes at the annual amfAR gala in the south of France
- European leaders fail to agree new steps to save Greece _ but markets may force their hand
- Fight erupts over language bill in Ukraine's tumultuous parliament
- UN climate talks deadlocked in Bonn as divisions between rich and poor nations reopen
National Security
- Timeline of raid in Somalia
- Senate panel wraps up $631 billion defense bill for next year, meets Obama budget request
- Lawmakers criticize Pentagon, contractor for billion-dollar billing dispute over food services
- House panel demands answers for alleged overbilling in Afghanistan
- U.S. uses Yemeni Web sites to counter al-Qaeda propagda
