The class divide in Syria is not new. Rural regions as well as the urban working class have always felt disenfranchised.
Middle East
Blurring a video can be a painstaking process, but it’s essential, writes Al Jazeera's Will Jordan.
As Syrians head back to Damascus from Lebanon, differing opinions on what the future will hold for their country.
If Free Syria Army can consolidate and expand border gains it could lead to the establishment of buffer zones.
Baghdad is evacuating Iraqis trapped in Syria but is reluctant to open its border to Syrian refugees.
Was there anything in the medical report requested in 2004 on Arafat's declining health that was surprising?
Regardless of who holds the majority in the country's new parliament, the issues to be tackled remain the same.
Visiting scholar says row over Iran nuclear programme is a smokescreen for regime change.
Sabre-rattling has replaced diplomacy between Iran and the US on the use of the waterways of the Straits of Hormuz.
The UN Security Council agrees on a new mission to Syria but remains divided over the mandate.
Move to make army conscription compulsory for the Haredim community has brought the Israeli government to an impasse.
