Israel points the finger at Tehran for last week's bombing in Burgas, though the Bulgarian government decries the claim

Fatah leaders warn of a plot thickening against Mahmoud Abbas, aiming to replace him with compliant pro-US premier Salam Fayyad, writes Saleh Al-Naami

Recent developments have favoured the revolution in Syria even as the regime has escalated its ferocity and violence, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus

As the pressure builds on the Syrian regime, is time running out for President Bashar Al-Assad or for Syria itself, asks Dina Ezzat

Violent street battles have now reached the Syrian capital Damascus, with tens of thousands of refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries, writes Bassel Oudat in Damascus

In Syria, the Culture Ministry dismisses top filmmakers from government posts because of their political views, writes Bassel Oudat from Damascus

The recent visit of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Russia has done little to bridge the gulf between the two countries on the handling of the Syrian crisis, writes Sayed Abdel-Maguid in Ankara

As the battle in Syria continues to rage, Iraq's reaction has been inadequate and perplexing, writes Salah Nasrawi

Yemeni authorities demand Iran ceases all interference in Yemen's internal affairs after alleged spy ring is caught, writes Nasser Arrabyee

Is a Libyan coalition of dogma and pragmatism possible? Well, as long as women are well represented, asserts Gamal Nkrumah