Topic: Fatah al-Islam

Is Al Qaeda actually involved in the Syria uprising?

Embattled President Bashar al-Assad is blaming Al Qaeda and its affiliates for a spate of suicide bombings around Syria's capital, but analysts are skeptical.

Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon becoming less of a hotbed for militancy

The recent murder of a top Al Qaeda-inspired militant and an exodus of other militants may signal increased stability, due in part to cooperation between Fatah and Islamist factions.

Buried in the rubble

In Lebanon, pragmatism tempers jihadist aims

In a move to avoid a second deadly battle in a Palestinian refugee camp, some groups have taken a rare step away from Islamist militancy.

Tripoli blast further strains Lebanese tensions

A sectarian power struggle in northern Lebanon is growing increasingly deadly, raising concerns it could lead to more violence throughout the country.

Sunni backlash follows Hezbollah's strike in Lebanon

Sectarianism hardened in Lebanon after the Shiite militants clashed with Sunni groups. Talks in Qatar aim to resolve the crisis between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government.

Palestinians' bittersweet homecoming in Lebanon

Residents started returning Monday to the Nahr al-Bared camp, which was damaged in fighting last year.

Global flash points: How to spot signs of peace

Monitor correspondents and experts suggest what to watch for in eight international conflicts.