Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (l) during a joint a news conference with Jordan's Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh in Amman, Jordan,  May 22, 2013.

Photogallery Kerry Calls on Syrian Government to Make Peace

US secretary of state is in Jordan for meeting with Friends of Syria group, top diplomats, in joint push with Russia to end Syria's civil war More

Qusair, Syria

Video Syrian Troops Show Strength Ahead of Peace Talks

Analysts say government offensive targeting former rebel stronghold Qusair, challenges assumption that Assad administration collapse is imminent More

Activists wearing orange jumpsuits mark the 100th day of prisoners' hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay during a protest in front of the White House in Washington May 17, 2013.

Experts Weigh In on Challenges of Closing Guantanamo Prison

Former chief military prosecutor at Guantanamo delivers petition to White House with more than 370,000 signatures, demanding facility be closed down immediatelyMore

Citizen journalism image provided by Qusair Lens which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows Syrians inspecting the rubble of damaged buildings due to government airstrikes, in Qusair, Homs province, Syria, May 18, 201

Hezbollah Fighters Pose New Threat In Syria

Lebanon's Hezbollah fighters are taking a larger role in defending Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, posing new threats in region More

Qusair Fighting Drives More Syrians Into Lebanon

Qusair Fighting Drives More Syrians Into Lebanon

At refugee camp in Aarsal, Lebanon, most are fleeing fierce battles between Syrian rebels and government forces More



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Former chief military prosecutor at Guantanamo delivers petition to White House with more than 370,000 signatures, demanding facility be closed down immediately
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New report says America will become energy self-sufficient in 20 years
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British Top Diplomat Stresses Need for Syria Conference

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Photogallery Kerry Calls on Syrian Government to Make Peace

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