Al Jazeera Blogs

<p>Iran's latest international outrage is a plot to illegally import uranium from Kazakhstan.</p>

<p>Neither the government nor the protesters show any sign of letting up, but analysts are divided. Some see radical change ahead while others say there is still time for compromise.</p>

<div>However one looks at it&hellip;rest assured the people of Gaza, their institutions, civil society, and military factions have survived and defied isolation, siege and war no matter who I would have profiled.</div>

<p>It's too early to declare a &quot;tipping point&quot; in Iran, but&nbsp;some observers are beginning to feel the opposition is a serious and enduring challenge to the government.</p>

<p>The war in Yemen continues to have a fairly low profle in the mainstream media,&nbsp;much&nbsp;of it focusing on claims of Iranian involvement. But this&nbsp;coverage is often confusing and contradictory.</p>

<p>Conversation on Iran in Washington heading to the same conclusions&nbsp;that&nbsp;Cheney et al were advocating back in 2007.</p>

<p>Another Christmas season in the Holy Land, but in the birthplace of Jesus - Bethlehem - you have to struggle to find some cheer. A drive around the town and the picture becomes clear: this is a town under siege.</p>

<p>Freeing Gilad Shalit is an Israeli national obsession, but minister have asked Hamas for more concessions before doing a deal.</p>

<p>US president&nbsp;reportedly has&nbsp;warned China that Washington cannot&nbsp;prevent Israel from attacking Iranian nuclear sites.</p>