Hezbollah chief admits and defends group’s involvement in Syrian war
(ALI HASHISHO / REUTERS)
As Hasan Nasrallah spoke, Syrian and Hezbollah fighters ramped up assault on key town of Qusair.
Moscow says Syrian government agrees ‘in principle’ to join talks
The Syrian Opposition Coalition is skeptical about the announcement, cites its ‘lack of clarity.’
Kerry: ‘Peace is actually possible’
He asks Israelis and Palestinians to refrain from “provocative” actions in hopes of relaunching peace talks.
Rafsanjani reacts to ejection from Iranian vote with relief, warnings
Two days after being barred from the presidential race, the former leader draws support from key Iranians.
In Jerusalem and Ramallah, Kerry pushes for Mideast peace talks
The top U.S. diplomat urges Israeli and Palestinian leaders to return to the negotiating table.
Over protests, Israel plans to double prayer space at Western Wall
The plan is aimed at appeasing American Jews and accommodating liberal Judaism at the Old City wall.
Syrian conflict exacerbates sectarian tensions across region
The rising violence in a Lebanese city is evidence of increasing regional entanglement in Syria’s war.
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Fighting in Syria
Violence escalates between government and opposition forces in key Syrian cities.
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Making demands across the Middle East
Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.
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