As Egyptians cast their votes on the first day of polling in the Presidential elections, The National's Bradley Hope reports from the polls in Cairo.

Hugh Naylor reports from Beirut which is witnessing an outbreak in pro and anti Syrian groups.

Hugh Naylor reports on the often violent forced relocations. The numerous bedouins are Israeli citizens, but stand in the way of Israeli plans to encircle East Jerusalem.

Hugh Naylor reports on the opposition facing the country's rulers, and the demographic of the protestors, unique to its' neighbours.