Brotherhood's candidate tops Egypt absentee results

Massive support in Saudi Arabia, world's largest Egyptian expat community, pushes Mursi over Islamist rival Abol Fotouh.

Bomber hits Yemen military rehersal, kills 90

A man in soldier's uniform blows himself up at a military parade rehearsal; defense minister, chief of staff are present but unhurt.

Militant group claims suicide bombing in Syria

The al-Nusra Front says it planned recent Deir al-Zor suicide bombing that killed nine people.

Egypt’s election: It’s all up for grabs

Analysis: Just days before presidential balloting is set to begin, a clear front-runner has yet to emerge.

'Hamas, Fatah agree on deadline for unity gov't'

Under terms of deal, parties will begin consultations on government, choose new cabinet by June 6.

Egypt's would-be 'president of the poor' touts past

Hamdeen Sabahy, a dark horse in Egypt's presidential race, refrains from calling for cancelation of Israel treaty, wants "review."

Turkey investigates bird for being Israeli spy

Alleged spy bird damned for having a big nostril.

Lebanese soldiers kill 2 anti-Assad activists

Residents of northern region of Akkar block off roads to protest deaths of Sunni cleric and anti-Assad group members.

Palestinians fear ‘Israeli violence’ on J'lem Day

PA mufti of Jerusalem warns against attacks by Jews, Palestinian shopkeepers reject police instructions to shutter shops.

Interpol denies PA request to arrest Arafat adviser

Mohammed Rashid is wanted for embezzlement; PA A-G: Interpol won't comply because we're not a sovereign state.

After 36 days, Palestinian blogger freed from jail

Jamal Abu Rihan was originally arrested for criticizing PA corruption, says interrogation focused on his Facebook activities.

'Jews plan to storm Temple Mount on J'lem Day'

Palestinian cleric calls on Palestinians to be present on Temple Mount should Jews 'infiltrate' during annual J'lem march.

Car bomb hits Syria's Deir al-Zor, 'nine killed'

State TV: 9 dead, about 100 wounded; opposition group says blast occurred near military and air force intelligence offices.

'Islamist Abol Fotouh leading in Egypt expat vote'

Leftist candidate Sabahy, former foreign minister Moussa come in 2nd, 3rd among Egypt's citizens abroad, Al-Ahram reports.

'Haniyeh: No future for Israel in Palestine'

Hamas prime minister tells int'l delegation in Gaza, "we will not recognize Israel," according to Hamas-affiliate Al-Resalah.

Israeli firm writes off investment in Egypt gas deal

Ampal-American Israel Corp. said this week that it had concluded its portion of East Mediterranean Gas Company to be of no value.

PA sports chair: Oust Israel from Olympic c'tees

Israel should be excluded from Olympic unions and committees, head of the Palestinian Football Association says.

Abbas to discuss Netanyahu letter in Egypt

PA has expressed disappointment with Netanyahu's response, delivered to Abbas last weekend by envoy Yitzhak Molcho.

Ex-Arafat adviser: PA funded Arab Israeli parties

Mohammed Rashid demands probe into Abbas's wealth, says PA funded Arab parties in Israel during general elections.

Israel a target in Egypt's presidential race

Ex-air force commander in race boasts of bringing down Israeli aircraft; Islamist refers to "enemy" Israel as "Zionist entity."