Israel Shoots Down Gaza Rocket, Readies Prisoner Release

Former Libyan Rebel Commander Tests Tripoli

Anarchy abounds in post-war Libya

Pirates Kidnap Two U.S. Sailors Off Nigerian Coast: Sources

Egypt Military Officers Back Army Chief For President

Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ousted former president Mohamed Mursi in July

West Criticizes, China Defends Human Rights Record at U.N.

Egyptian Christians Fear Chaos After Wedding Bloodshed

U.S. Army Sees Budget Cuts Affecting Most Weapons Programs

Netanyahu's Mission: To Head Off Iran Sanctions Relief

Israel's Prime Minister set to reinforce his warning of the threat posed by nuclear-armed Iran

China Smog Emergency Shuts City of 11 Million People

Pirate Attacks By Heavily Armed Gangs Surge Off Nigerian Coast

Gangs targeting valuable cargo including oil rather than ransom money