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Syrian Army, Hezbollah bear down on rebels in strategic Qusayr

For the Syrian rebels, Qusayr has been critical to bringing in weapons and fighters from Lebanon. But the regime and ally Hezbollah want the town, which lies at an important crossroads.

In Israel, a modern wall is halted by ancient terraces

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Between the shopping malls, is there space in Dubai for dissent?

Energy Voices How will the US capitalize on its oil boom?

In Syria, terrorist designation means more go hungry

Bin Laden son-in-law: Warning issued by NY judge (+video)

Opinion What could finally topple Iran's regime? Earthquakes.

Energy Voices Oil boom boosts US, but Europe could see decline

USA Update Barbara Walters announces retirement: How she changed TV news (+video)

Terrorism & Security A flurry of diplomacy over Syria, but will it amount to progress?

Ghost town, under water for 25 years, surfaces (+video)

Energy Voices Why the US military should continue biofuel research

The Monitor's View Glint of a Mideast peace as Turkey-Kurd pact plays out

Terrorism & Security US and Russia team up to make fresh diplomatic push on Syria

Opinion Syria – another sign that US needs to recalibrate Middle East policy

Color schemes – imported from the Caucasus?

Why China is welcoming both Israel's Netanyahu and Palestinians' Abbas

Syria civil war: This week could be decisive for US involvement

Energy Voices Is OPEC coming apart at the seams?

The Monitor's View Israeli strike in Syria tips a civil war toward a global response

Suicide bomber targets a Qatari delegation's convoy in Somalia

The Monitor's View Despite stalled Arab Spring, Muslim nations grasp for democracy

In Italy, racist taunts for footballers and ministers alike

In Middle East, public rejects arming Syrian rebels: poll