Opposition and activists decry shrinking freedoms
The UAE is the first to agree to U.S. push for peace in the Mideast
Mass political unrest boils over into a coup
The demonstrations push for unprecedented reforms in the monarchy
Lukashenko’s challenger leaves Belarus, but protests against Sunday’s disputed election continue
Calls increase for the prime minister’s resignation
Longtime pastor begins work on economic reform and fighting corruption
Worsening unrest in the Northeast sparks international concern
Countries begin to count the economic and social cost of the coronavirus on their poorest communities