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The United States has suspended its embassy’s operations in Syria in the face of escalating violence.

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Iranian Regime Stands With Assad

Iran supports Assad's regime with equipment, strategic advice and personnel.

The reactor building of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

A Better Future Available To Iran

The United States wants to see Iran with a future “as bright and as potent as the history of its great, ancient civilization."

New recruits belonging to Somalia's al-Qaeda-linked al Shabaab.

Countering Violent Extremism

Factors that make some populations vulnerable to internalizing al-Qaida's worldview are still present in many communities.

Iranians take part in the funeral of Sanee Zhaleh, a student who was shot dead during an opposition rally on in Tehran, February 16, 2011

Irony From Iran

Mr. Salehi’s pious counsel about free elections for Syria is replete with irony.

A scene from A Separation by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi.

Cultural Highs And Lows For Iran

The Iranian domestic drama, “A Separation,” has won the prestigious Golden Globe award.

Rice And Clinton On Syria

“The international community should send a clear message of support to the Syrian people: we stand with you."

A general view of the first Egyptian parliament session after the revolution that ousted former President Hosni Mubarak, in Cairo, Egypt, January 23, 2012.

Egypt One Year Later

One of the parliament's first tasks will be to select a committee that will write Egypt’s new constitution.

More Blows To Internet Freedom In Iran

Authorities have announced new rules for internet cafes.

Arab League Secretary General Nabil Elaraby (L) talks with Qatari Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim during a meeting of the Arab League's committee on Syria, in Cairo, Egypt, January 22, 2012.

Arab League Calls For Assad To Step Down

U.S. Supports move to bring the issue before the United Nations Security Council.

U.S. Designates Kurdish Batallions

The al Qaeda Kurdish Battalions, or AQKB, is a terrorist organization primarily active in the northern Iran-Iraq border areas.

Rationale For Sanctions On Iran

New measures are meant to increase pressure on the Iranian regime to persuade it to meet its international nuclear obligations.

An Update On Iranian Stoning Case

A global chorus should once again be raised in support of Ms. Ashtiani.

Pregnant women watch television as they wait in the pre-natal ward at Princess Christian Maternity Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone (2010 file photo)

Tackling Maternal Mortality

It will take political will to enact long-term systemic changes that promote gender equality and remove barriers.

Egyptian street vendors display fruits for sale in the Bola'a neighborhood in Cairo, April 5, 2011

U.S. Support For Democratic Transition In Egypt

"This is ... a very important moment for Egypt, as it seeks a successful democratic transition as well as an essential economic recovery

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius administers polio vaccine to a child in New Delhi, India, January 13, 2012.

Sebelius On U.S. Global Health Strategy

"A health threat emerging in one corner of the world will eventually become a global health threat."

Satellite image shows a facility under construction inside a mountain located about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north northeast of Qom, Iran, September 26, 2009.

Iran Enriching Uranium At Fordo

The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed that Iran has started the production of uranium enriched up to 20 percent.

Burns On U.S.- Turkey Partnership

“This is a partnership based on mutual benefit and mutual respect ."

A Palestinian woman drags a sack of flour received as food supplies at a United Nations food aid distribution center, Shati refugee camp, Gaza City, November 2, 2010.

U.S. Contribution To UNRWA

The U.S. will provide UNRWA with financial support in the coming year, beginning with an initial donation of $55 million.

More Violence In Bahrain

Prominent activist Nabeel Rajab was injured and hospitalized after he was attacked by riot police at a recent protest.

Syrian security forces walk towards anti-regime protesters as they attempt to reach the main square in Homs

Assad Fails To Halt Violence

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has failed to honor his commitments to the Arab League.


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