Free Libya's roadmap to renewal
Karin LaubLibya's interim rulers have declared the country liberated after an eight-month civil war, launching it into a two-year transition to democracy.
Palestinians say UN bid is last-ditch peace effort
Karin LaubA bid for United Nations recognition of a state of Palestine is a last-ditch attempt to rescue troubled Middle East peace efforts.
Palestinians lash out over document leak
Karin LaubPalestine President Mahmoud Abbas and his aides have accused al-Jazeera of lies and distortion for publishing the "Palestine Papers".
Libya's interim leader: there's no place for extremist Islam
Karin LaubLibya's interim leader says the country won't turn into an extremist Islamic country, adding a new government of experts will be completed next week.
Violence in Syria continues as deadline draws near
Karin LaubThe US has warned Syria it won't be able to deceive the world about compliance with a cease-fire that is just days away, as the violence continues.
Hamas squeezed between Iron Dome and steel wall
Karin LaubGaza's Hamas rulers have suffered back-to-back setbacks with Israel's successful test of a rocket shield and Egypt's push to block smuggling tunnels.
