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Tourist arrivals have shot up nearly 70% in the third quarter of 2014

The violent rivalry between militias in Libya is rendering the elected government even more powerless

A traditionally lawless area, it has become even more unruly as tribes fight each other for control of oil wells and smuggling routes

Thousands of young men — many with families back home — are risking their lives to fight against extremists

A war correspondent has had his share of adventures but nothing quite like coping with Cairo’s idiosyncrasies as a father

Sunnis who once sought refuge in Damascus now openly back rebellion against Al Assad

Military ordered to use maximum force to crush rebellion in besieged city

Al Assad vows national dialogue for new constitution and likely elections

Gap between regime and youth grows in Algiers

A wide array of ideas shaped the Iraqi charter’s 139 articles. It has features that delight some and anger others.