Quoting a Persian proverb, UN nuclear watchdog and Iranians have been acting stubborn - but progress seems to be made.
Last Modified: 16 Dec 2012 11:36
Middle East
New Syrian coalition's reforms impress Western powers but challenges remain.
Last Modified: 12 Dec 2012 22:34
Despite protests, including ones calling for his downfall, King Abdullah says to press forth with polls
Last Modified: 3 Dec 2012 22:44
As Palestine achieves UN 'observer status', politicians are under pressure to actually make it mean something.
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2012 21:53
A symbolic victory, but Palestine has been discouraged from joining the ICC or other UN organisations.
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2012 23:17
A new court in a rebel-held part of Idlib province vows to bring law and order to the area.
Last Modified: 28 Nov 2012 14:46
More than two million Shia pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashura without a single bombing.
Last Modified: 26 Nov 2012 14:13
Al Jazeera's Hoda Abdel-Hamid speaks to an unlikely critic of Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2012 17:54
As scientists, judges and investigators gather in Ramallah, a big surprise is how the PA embraced the probe.
Last Modified: 23 Nov 2012 22:12
Southern Israelis want quiet from Gaza, but most are unwilling to consider the root causes of the conflict.
Last Modified: 23 Nov 2012 21:49
Anti-monarchy protests have calmed down, but anger over rising prices persists.
Last Modified: 20 Nov 2012 21:39
