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UK PM in Palestinian aid pledge

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:57:50 GMT

UK PM Gordon Brown announces economic help for the Palestinians, after talks in the West Bank town of Bethlehem.

US sets nuclear deadline for Iran

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:58:41 GMT

Iran must decide within two weeks between co-operation or confrontation over its nuclear plans, the US warns after talks.

Nine face stoning death in Iran

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:20:18 GMT

At least eight women and one man are sentenced to death by stoning in Iran for adultery and sex crimes, reports say.

Sunni bloc rejoins Iraqi cabinet

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:59:08 GMT

The main Sunni bloc in Iraq's parliament rejoins the Shia-led government, in a significant lift for PM Nouri Maliki.

US seeks 'time horizon' on Iraq

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:59:58 GMT

Iraq and the US call for an agreement on a "general time horizon" for the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.

Car bomb kills 12 in north Iraq

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:57:54 GMT

At least 12 people are killed and 30 wounded in a car bombing at a market in northern Iraq, officials say.

Province handed to Iraqi control

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:03:03 GMT

Responsibility for security in the southern Iraqi province of Diwaniya is transferred to local Iraqi forces.

Funerals for Hezbollah militants

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:58:10 GMT

Thousands in Lebanon attend the funerals of eight Hezbollah militants, returned by Israel as part of a prisoner exchange.

Israel accuses six of terror link

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:49:15 GMT

Israel arrests six Arabs accused of trying to form an al-Qaeda cell and of a plot to attack US President George Bush.

Gaddafi son arrested for assault

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:42:22 GMT

A son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is released on bail in Switzerland after being charged with assaulting two servants.

Israel condemns Qantar on YouTube

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:29:42 GMT

Israel posts a video clip on the YouTube website giving its account of the release of Lebanese militant Samir Qantar.

Iran protests over cancellation of football match with British team

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:48:46 GMT

Iran's national football federation protests over the cancellation of a football match with English Championship side, Charlton Athletic.

Mixed views

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:21:41 GMT

Delegates split over outcome of Saudi interfaith forum

Tour pitfalls

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:46:19 GMT

Barack Obama's challenges on his international tour

Egypt's 'cancer'

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:24:55 GMT

Disturbing survey on attitudes to sexual harassment

Joy and grief

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:31:57 GMT

Strong emotions as Israel-Hezbollah swap prisoners

High price

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:12:47 GMT

Mixed emotions as Israel buries its dead soldiers

Israel buries returned soldiers

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:10:53 GMT

Israel holds military funerals for two soldiers returned from Lebanon by Hezbollah militants as part of a prisoner exchange.

Death toll rises in Egypt crash

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:17:39 GMT

At least 42 people were killed in a collision between a train and several vehicles at a level crossing in northern Egypt.

Olmert lawyers quiz businessman

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:55:44 GMT

Lawyers for the Israeli PM question a US businessman at the centre of a corruption investigation against him.

US judge backs Guantanamo trial

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:39:49 GMT

A US judge rules that the first war crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay, involving Osama Bin Laden's former driver, can go ahead.

US official to attend Iran talks

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:40:22 GMT

A top Washington official will attend talks with Iran's nuclear negotiator, in a significant shift in US policy.

Jordanian injures six in shooting

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:31:43 GMT

A gunman shoots and injures six people in the Jordanian capital, Amman, before shooting himself in the head.

US diplomats 'to return to Iran'

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:46:51 GMT

The US refuses to deny a newspaper report that it plans to establish a US diplomatic presence in Iran in the next month.

Saudi king appeals for tolerance

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:18:45 GMT

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia calls on all faiths to turn from extremism at the opening of an interfaith conference in Madrid.

Beirut welcomes freed prisoners

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:50:58 GMT

Hezbollah's leader gives a personal welcome in Beirut to militants released by Israel in return for two soldiers' remains.

Envoy Blair cancels visit to Gaza

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:56:15 GMT

The international Middle East envoy, former British PM Tony Blair, cancels a planned visit to the Gaza Strip.

Iranians 'execute six in public'

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:14:30 GMT

Iran is said to have executed six people in public, the second report of a public execution in a week.

Bombers kill Iraq army recruits

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:40:56 GMT

At least 35 people die in a twin suicide bombing at an army recruitment centre north of Baghdad, Iraqi officials say.

Global energy 'must grow 50%'

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:20:26 GMT

World demand for oil will grow by 50% by 2030 but supply should keep up with demand, Opec says.

French firm quits Iran gas deal

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:14:48 GMT

French energy firm Total will not invest in Iran because it is too risky, the company's chief executive says.

Doubts on Maliki pledge to Iran

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:24:58 GMT

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reassured Iran about a proposed security pact between Iraq and the US.

Press on Jerusalem attack

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:36:36 GMT

The bulldozer attack in Jerusalem on 2 July provoked much comment in Israel and the wider Middle East but little in Palestinian press.

Iraqis in video, audio and text

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:03:19 GMT

Four Iraqis describe their hopes and frustrations with life in their country.

Iranian voices on missile tests

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:35:53 GMT

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Voices on Israeli Gaza ceasefire

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:47:57 GMT

Two Israelis and two Palestinians in Gaza give their reaction to the ceasefire due to start on Thursday.

Saudi black gold

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:16:28 GMT

Giant Saudi Arabian oil field set to boost production

Rising tension over Iran

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:47:18 GMT

Building sense of crisis over Iran's nuclear programme

Somali refugee life in Yemen

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:28:43 GMT

Somali refugee life in Yemen after risky crossing

Sharjah museum links to past

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:15:40 GMT

The United Arab Emirates' first Islamic Museum officially opens last month in the relatively out-of-the-way location of Sharjah.