DOHA (Reuters) - Qatar's emir, who has thrown his state's riches behind Arab uprisings, said on Monday that the emergence of 'people power' had put Arabs in direct confrontation with Israel and made a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more pressing. Full story
Former special envoy for Mideast peace George Mitchell joins Chuck Todd to talk about politics in Syria and here at home, and what actions should be taken in light of reports that Syria is using chemical weapons against its people.
PARIS (Reuters) - A French union has accused its national railway of keeping black and Arab employees out of sight when Israeli President Shimon Peres visited Paris to avoid him coming into contact with Muslims, and an investigation has been launched. Full story
DOHA (Reuters) - The Arab League on Tuesday approved a Qatari proposal to set up a $1 billion fund for Arab East Jerusalem, which Palestinians want as the capital of an independent state under any peace deal with Israel. Full story
DOHA (Reuters) - To applause from Arab heads of state, a foe of Bashar al-Assad took Syria's vacant seat at an Arab summit on Tuesday, deepening the president's diplomatic isolation and diverting attention from rifts among his opponents. Full story
Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Afghanistan Monday, the latest stop in his multi-nation trip throughout the Middle East and Arab region. Full story
Marriage is the focal point of the Arab world’s universe, according to author and journalist Shereen El Feki. But there are some revolutionary changes happening – especially behind the scenes. She takes The Cycle hosts inside her research on changes in bedrooms across the Middle East and her new boo
Amb. Martin Indyk and James Zogby of the Arab American Institute discuss the impact of the cease-fire as they wait for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s remarks.
In a region steeped with conservative traditions, one school in Jordan is making it it’s mission to encourage equality and camaraderie among its 400 students, who represent 30 countries. NBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin reports.
According to Bob Schieffer, the moderator of Monday’s debate, a lot of time will be spent on the Arab uprisings and their aftermath, particularly the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya. Former State Department official Joel Rubin and Newsweek’s Zachary Karabell discuss.
Steven Cook of the Council of Foreign Relations tells the Cycle that despite recent anti-U.S. protests in the Middle East, America is still the dominant source of power in the region and American exceptionalism is still strong.
Saeb Erekat , a Palestinian senior politician and chief negotiator speaks during a visit to a tent set-up in protest against the construction of a road in the Arab neighbourhood of Beit Safafa in Jerusalem March 14, 2013. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed al-Nahyan attends the opening of the Doha Forum, an international meeting which will discuss regional political, economic and social issues in the wake of the Arab Spring, in Doha May 20, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous (QATAR - Tags: P
REFILE - ADDING INFORMATION Noura Almaazmi of the United Arab Emirates serves to Zarrina Sharipova of Tadjikistan during her women's single qualifying rounds at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 13, 2013. The 52nd edition of the World Table Tennis Championships, which gathers
Noura Almaazmi of the United Arab Emirates serves during her women's single qualifying rounds at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 13, 2013. The 52nd edition of the World Table Tennis Championships, which gathers 829 athletes from 162 countries, runs from May 13 to May 20. REUTE
