Syrian conflict exacerbates sectarian tensions across region

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The rising violence in a Lebanese city is evidence of increasing regional entanglement in Syria’s war.

Over protests, Israel plans to double prayer space at Western Wall

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.

Iran presidential campaign begins without two big names

Iran presidential campaign begins without two big names

Ahmadinejad protests decision to bar his top aide and suggests he will seek to have it reversed.

Border violence prevents Syrian refugees from reaching Jordan

Border violence prevents Syrian refugees from reaching Jordan

An increase in violence across southern Syria has nearly shut down the flow of refugees into Jordan.

Iranian presidential candidates announced; Rafsanjani out

Iranian presidential candidates announced; Rafsanjani out

Conservatives dominate the list of eight approved candidates for the June 14 election.

State Dept. official: Iranian soldiers are fighting for Assad in Syria

State Dept. official: Iranian soldiers are fighting for Assad in Syria

The U.S. allegation is a new acknowledgment that the Syrian conflict has become a regional war.

Israel warns Syria to halt attacks after exchange in the Golan Heights

Israel warns Syria to halt attacks after exchange in the Golan Heights

The clash took place along a cease-fire line in the region, raising fears of a spillover from the Syrian war.

Photos from around the region

Islamists in Egypt

Since ousting Mubarak, the Islamists and liberals have quarreled over Egypt’s religious tenor.

Soldiers of Babylon

The new Iraqi army seems professional, but is dysfunctional.

New pages in Egypt’s Facebook revolution

Egyptian activists are focusing on new targets.

U.S. Special Forces prepare to leave Iraq

Iraqi special forces are taking the lead on missions.

Palin makes trip to holy site in Jerusalem

Palin visited a Jewish holy site in Jerusalem soon after arriving in Israel.

Mass exodus from Libya

Guest workers flee the violence.

Making demands across the Middle East

Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.

Making demands across the Middle East

Demonstrations inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia quickly spread.

Moammar Gaddafi through the years

A look back through 40 years of Gaddafi’s rule over Libya.

Moammar Gaddafi through the years

Moammar Gaddafi had ruled Libya for more than 40 years.

Middle East protests spread

Demonstrators take to the streets to rally for change.

Clearing Tahrir Square

Egypt’s army and military police try to clear the last protesters from Cairo's main square.

Protests spread through Middle East

Taking to the streets in Bahrain, Iran, Yemen and Ivory Coast.

After Egypt’s regime change

Ruling council says it will run the country for six months, or until elections are held.

Revolutionary celebration in Egypt

Continued revelry after Mubarak steps down.

A timeline of Mubarak's rise and rule

Hosni Mubarak came to power in Egypt nearly 30 years ago.

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