Military Junta in Egypt Bars Top Presidential Candidates From Running in Election The military rulers, although blatantly averse to democratic progress, are still supported by Washington
In Iran Nuclear Talks, Powers Agree to Formal Talks in May The Iranians have showed signs of compromise, possible agreeing to a nuclear fuel swap deal
UN Resolution Will Send Observers to Syria US officials said the onus is on the Syrian regime, while Syrian officials said its up to the US and its allies to stop aiding the opposition
Airlines Cancel Suspected Protesters’ Tickets to Israel Interior Ministry Sends List of Possible Activists
US, Russia Push Competing Syria Observer Deals at UN Russia Seeks Single Issue Resolution to Get Team on the Ground
Syria Ceasefire Holds Amid Mass Protests Handful of Incidents Reported But Ceasefire 'Mostly' Respected
South Yemen Toll Rises to 211 Killed as Fighting Continues Yemen Sends Troops From Sanaa to Join Fight
US Drastically Cuts Back Aid Projects in Pakistan Officials Say Focus Will Be on 'Higher Profile' Projects
US: Drone Strikes Against Pakistan Will Continue White House 'Considering' Apology for Killing Pakistani Troops