New Israeli settlement criticised
Israel's approval of more housing units at a settlement in East Jerusalem comes in for harsh criticism in the region's press.

Press alarm at Egypt-Algeria football violence
The press in the Middle East and North Africa reacted with alarm to tensions surrounding the Algeria-Egypt World Cup qualifier match.

Press split on Palestinian statehood move
Arab and Israeli press are divided on a possible move by Palestinian leaders to ask the UN for recognition as an independent state

Q&A: Kosovo local elections
Kosovo's citizens go to the polls on 15 November to elect mayors and deputies to local assemblies.

Medvedev vision grips Russian press
President Medvedev's calls for modernisation of the Russian economy is scrutinised by the country's press.

Abbas "pushed" to stand down - press
Israeli and Arab commentators consider why Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will not stand for re-election.

Cautious relief in press on Lisbon
Relief is tempered with doubts as Europe's press considers Lisbon Treaty ratification.

Karzai victory fails to cheer Afghan press
News of incumbent President Hamid Karzai's election win does not please the country's independent press.

Iraqi press laments Baghdad blasts
The Iraqi press has railed against the government and security forces after deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad.

Q&A: Mozambique goes to the polls
Mozambicans go to the polls on 28 October to elect the president, parliament and provincial councils.

Iran, Israel press at odds over IAEA deal
A draft agreement on Iran's nuclear programme receives contrasting coverage in the Iranian and Israeli press.

Afghan press braces for new vote
Afghan newspapers react to President Hamid Karzai's decision to hold a November run-off election.

Iranian press condemns bombing
The Iranian press condemned a suicide bombing, in which 42 people died, including six Revolutionary Guards.

Media sceptics mull Goldstone vote
Middle East media are sceptical that the UN Human Rights Council will endorse the Goldstone report.

Turkey, Armenia split on new ties
The historic deal signed by Turkey and Armenia to restore relations provoked a mixed press reaction.

Cuba bloggers test government limits
Cuba's emerging blogging community is testing the limits of free expression in the Communist-run state.

Goldstone row rumbles on in press
Israeli and Palestinian newspapers gave varying reactions to the UN Human Rights Council's deferral.

Press optimistic after Irish 'Yes'
European newspapers are optimistic after the "Yes" vote in the Irish referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.

Muted media response to Iran nuclear talks
Media in the Middle East, Russia and China were subdued at the conclusion of nuclear talks.

Press mulls chance of success in Geneva
Talks on Iran's nuclear programme began days after the country test-fired long-range missiles.

Press endorse Georgia war report
Papers in Georgia and Russia react calmly to the independent report into last years war.

Mideast press concern at Iran missiles
Newspapers in the Arab world and in Israel were broadly critical of Iran for test-firing missiles.

Papers slam Netanyahu trip 'lies'
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's absence prompted speculation in Israeli papers on what he was up to.

Trilateral leaves Mid-East press cold
Tuesday's trilateral meeting elicited a lack of enthusiasm in the regional press.

Iran album strikes web protest note
Iran's foremost classical Persian musician has become an unlikely figurehead for young people.

Polish, Russian press welcome Putin gesture
Russian PM Vladimir Putin's bid to reduce Russian - Polish tension is welcomed by some Polish commentators.

Turkish, Armenian press play down ties
Turkey and Armenia's decision to establish relations is given a lukewarm press reception in both countries.

Press upbeat on Japan's elections
The defeat of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and landslide victory of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan meets a cautious welcome in the world's press.

Press wary of Israel 'manoeuvres'
Press commentators across the Middle East say little good will come of talks held this week between Western officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Suspicions on Lockerbie decision
The release of Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, was scrutinised in the Arab press.

Regional media split on Afghan poll
As Afghans wait for election results, regional media consider the challenges facing the future president.

Israeli and Swedish press on organ row
Papers in Israel and Sweden share views on a Swedish newspaper article claiming Israeli troops killed Palestinians for organs.

Press considers US-Egypt summit
Press reaction to the Mubarak -Obama summit focused on implications for the Arab-Israeli peace process.

Q&A: Afghan election
Afghanistan's election has been mired in controversy since voters went to the polls on 20 August. BBC News looks at what happens next.

Afghan elections: The main candidates
Candidates running for the Afghan presidential election include high-profile figures and relatively unknown individuals.

Press weighs up Georgia war cost
On the anniversary of the war over South Ossetia, Georgian and Russian papers re-examine events.

Mideast media say Gaza overshadows conference
Palestinian newspapers were upbeat ahead of the first Fatah conference since 1989, but other Arab papers worried about the row over Gazan delegates.

US diplomatic efforts criticised
Intensive diplomatic efforts by top US officials this week fail to convince Middle East commentators.

Media furore over Kadeer's tour
The visit of exiled Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer to Japan has provoked a storm of criticism in China's press.