Article archive for category "Middle East"
Tuesday 08 July 2008
- Withdrawals from Iraqi will be based on security conditions: US
- Hamas delegate in talks with Egyptian mediators in Cairo
- Iraq to reject security pact without withdrawal timetable
- No date set for Jordan king's visit to Iraq: Minister
- US targets Iranian officials with more sanctions
- Julio Iglesias arrives Wednesday for his first concert in Syria
- Jordan, Kuwait discuss security cooperation
- US soldier, al-Qaeda militants killed in Iraq (Roundup)
- Jordan's King Abdullah postpones visit to Iraq
- Abbas concludes Syria visit without meeting Hamas leaders
- Iran president dismisses possibility of war with US, Israel
- Al-Qaeda militants killed in Iraq clashes (Extra)
- Israel presses on with campaign against Hamas finances (Roundup)
- Three policemen injured in southern Yemen ambush
- US soldier killed, four others injured in Baghdad (Extra)
- Iran holds military manoeuvres in Gulf (Roundup)
- The hijab: A thorny issue in a changing world
- Police to question Israeli premier on "money envelopes" affair
- Female circumcision, a centuries-old custom defying religion
- Israel closes down Nablus mall (Extra)
- Bomb explodes in car of Palestinian attorney-general
- Violence in north Iraq, search on for 3 female suicide bombers
- Israel reopens Gaza crossings (Extra)
- Egypt's Sadat family urges action against Iran over film (Feature)
- Explosion at Hamas training camp in Gaza kills at least two
- Israel demands clarifications on Hezbollah report of navigator
- Iran holds military manoeuvres in Gulf
Monday 07 July 2008
- Assad: Bush administration incapable of making peace in Mideast
- Israel signs prisoner exchange deal (Roundup)
- Shooting rampage at Yemen market leaves three dead, five injured
- Abbas meets Palestinian factions in Damascus, snubs Hamas
- Iraq violence causes fatalities, Sunni politician killed (Roundup)
- Iraqi premier wants short-term security deal with US
- Israel moves against Hamas charities
- Seven injured in blast during Yemen protest
- Suicide bomber strikes tribal volunteers in Iraq (Extra)
- Egyptian officer killed by smugglers on border with Israel
- Ahmadinejad: Iran not to accept nuclear suspension
- IST LEAD: Two killed, 14 injured by female bomber in Iraq market
- Female suicide bomber strikes market in restive Iraqi province
- Israel preparing for prisoners exchange with Hezbollah
Sunday 06 July 2008
- Israel-Hezbollah prisoner swap set for this week: report
- Abbas and Assad discuss inter-Palestinian dialogue (Roundup)
- At least 15 killed, 22 injured in Iraq violence (Roundup)
- Israel reopens Gaza crossings after three-day closure
- Solana talks are prologue for meeting world powers - Iranian deputy
- UAE writes off Iraq's debts
- Syria belatedly reports on prison riot
- Baghdad bombing kills six, injures 14 (Extra)
- Abbas, al-Assad discuss inter-Palestinian dialogue (1st Lead)
- Eight people killed, 16 injured in Iraq violence (1st Lead)
- Female students kidnapped, US soldier dies in Iraq
- Abbas to hold talks in Syria on inter-Palestinian dialogue
Saturday 05 July 2008
- Abbas to visit Damascus Sunday, will not meet Hamas leaders
- India in talks with Iran on release of fishermen
- Number of inmates dead, wounded in Syrian prison riot (Roundup)
- Egypt uncovers tunnels, weapons near Gaza border
- Lebanon cabinet "progress" says Seniora as decision again delayed
- Hamas broadcaster condemns Congress resolution
- Seven killed in northern Yemen suicide blast (Roundup)
- Rights group: Wounded and dead in Syria prison riot (2nd Lead)
- Iran again threatens to block Gulf oil route
- Human rights group: Dozens dead in Syrian prison riot (1st Lead)
- Seven killed in northern Yemen "suicide bombing"
- Israel denies negotiators to meet Palestinians in Washington (Roundup)
- No changes in Iranian nuclear position, says spokesman (Roundup)
- Human rights group reports riot in Syrian prison - "scores dead"
- Palestinian, Israeli negotiators to meet in Washington
- Israeli army arrests seven Palestinians in West Bank
- Iraqi politicians still opposed to security deal with US
- No changes in Iranian nuclear position, says spokesman
Friday 04 July 2008
- Iraqi government says al-Jazeera got it wrong (Roundup)
- Christian leader says Lebanon may have a cabinet in 24 hours
- Obama's Iraq remarks show move to centre
- Iraqi government accuses al-Jazeera
- Iran replies to West's nuclear package, meeting in 2 weeks (Roundup)
- Top Hamas official: prisoner talks with Israel broken off (Roundup)
- Barak orders preparations for razing of home of bulldozer killer
- Shiite clergy want referendum over US troop presence
- Senior Hamas official: prisoner talks with Israel broken off
- Israeli plane makes emergency landing in Tel Aviv
- Iran to reply to Western nuclear proposal on Friday (1st Lead)
- Iran to reply to Western nuclear proposal on Friday
- Attack on nuclear sites means war, says Iranian commander
- French rule out speedy solution to Shebaa Farms - report
- Confidence and optimism return to Baghdad and Basra (Feature)
Thursday 03 July 2008
- Ten killed, 17 injured in gunfight north of Egypt
- Details emerge on new proposal being weighed in Iran
- Three killed, Anbar security handover delayed for third time
- Iran's embassy says its missing diplomats are alive in Israel
- Israel seals Gaza Strip after renewed rocket attack
- Bulldozer killer may have been temporarily insane: lawyer (Roundup)
- Khamenei advisor: Nuclear talks do not mean enrichment stops
- Prominent Egyptian scholar in Israeli affairs dies
- Egypt opens Gaza crossing for returning Palestinians
- US soldiers find bodies of 14 civilians in Iraq
- Report: Iran might approve more IAEA supervision of nuclear sites
- Jordan, Iraq considering exchange of prisoners
- Bulldozer killer may have acted out of temporary insanity: lawyer
- Dutch legislator calls for breaking relations with Jordan
Wednesday 02 July 2008
- Iran open to incentives on nuclear activities (Roundup)
- At least 50 arrested in crackdowns across Iraq
- At least 50 arrested in crackdown in different areas in Iraq
- Iran diplomat optimistic over nuclear negotiations
- In photos: 'Israel Palestinian Bulldozer Attack'
- Jordan-Egypt talks focus on Lebanon and Palestine (Roundup)
- Iran to discuss new proposals on nuclear issues - Mottaki
- Jordan-Egypt talks focus on Lebanon and Palestine (Roundup)
- Germany pledges help for Iraqi Christians as bishops visit Berlin
- Prisoner swap around July 15, says Nasrallah (Roundup)
- Two injured as Egyptian police stop 14 Africans crossing to Israel
- Four dead in bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem (3rd Roundup)
- Simmering anger in Baghdad over fuel crisis in hot summer
- Nasrallah says breakthrough in prisoner swap happened few weeks ago
- Sheik Nasrallah criticizes Britain's ban on Hezbollah (Roundup)
- King of Jordan arrives in Egypt for talks on regional issues
- Egypt closes Gaza border after clashes (Roundup)
- Four dead in bulldozer rampage in Jerusalem (2nd Roundup)
- Iraq: Talks over US security agreement at critical stage
- Britain places ban on Hezbollah's military wing
- Attack "natural result" of Israeli aggression - Hamas (Extra)
- Four dead as tractor driver goes on rampage in Jerusalem (Roundup)
- Egypt closes Gaza border after clashes (1st Lead)
- Palestinians storm Egypt's Gaza border, throw stones at police
- Shadowy groups claims tractor attack in Jerusalem (Extra)
- At least four dead as tractor goes on rampage in Jerusalem (5th Lead)
- At least three dead as tractor goes on rampage in Israel (4th Lead)
- At least three dead as tractor goes on rampage in Israel (3rd Lead)
- Tractor rams into bus in Jerusalem; at least 15 injured (2nd Lead)
- Tractor rams into bus in Jerusalem; at least 15 injured (1st Lead)
- King of Jordan to visit Iraq soon - Iraqi foreign minister
- Tractor rams into bus in Jerusalem; at least 10 injured
- Iranian Nobel peace laureate forms anti-war council
- Leaders of Jordan, Egypt to meet at Sharm el-Sheikh
- Israel reopens Gaza crossing points
Tuesday 01 July 2008
- US extends 450 million dollars in additional aid to Jordan
- Sunni-led Accord Front to rejoin cabinet one year after withdrawing
- Sunni-led Iraqi Accord Front to rejoin Premier al-Maliki's cabinet
- Iran's judiciary orders arrest of leading reformist daily director
- Jordan denies involvement in meeting of Iran opposition group
- Lebanese fear major earthquake
- One civilian dead and 25 injured in explosion near Mosul (Extra)
- Lebanese premier describes prisoner swap as Hezbollah "victory"
- Iraq downplays handshake between its president and Israel's Barak
- Egypt opens Gaza border crossing; truce threatened again (Roundup)
- Hundreds of Palestinians cross Egypt's reopened border (Roundup)
- Israeli rights group warns of "grave" water shortage in West Bank
- Arab-Israeli legislators furious about new "enemy state" bill
- Seven killed, 27 injured in violence in restive Iraqi province
- Indian Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee on three-day trip to Egypt
- Israeli soldiers wound female farmer in Gaza (1st Lead)
- Egypt opens Gaza border for two days
- At least 20 killed in bus accident on Iranian highway
- Tehran respects election result in Zimbabwe
- Jordan appoints new envoy to Iraq after five-year gap
- Israel again closes Gaza crossings after militants fire rockets
Monday 30 June 2008
- Gaza militants fire rocket at Israel despite truce (Extra)
- US charges Saudi in Cole bombing
- Israel, Syria to begin third round of talks
- Bush signs 162-billion-dollar war bill
- Egypt to open border with Gaza for up to three days
- Handover of Iraqi province postponed due to bad weather (Roundup)
- German mediator informs Israel missing aviator is dead (2nd Roundup)
- Polish report: Hand-over of province stopped due to terror threat
- Report: Iran to resume nuclear talks with world powers next week
- German negotiator informs Israel missing aviator is dead (Roundup)
- Jordan under pressure to cancel arts festival over boycotts
- Handover of Iraqi province delayed due to bad weather (1st Lead)
- US troops to transfer control of Shiite province to Iraq
- Renewed change in Iranian nuclear team
- Death sentence for Iranian charged of espionage for Israel (Roundup)
- Israel to sign swap with Hezbollah after receiving report on Arad
- Death sentence for Iranian charged of espionage for Israel
Sunday 29 June 2008
- Jordan, Britain agree on civilian nuclear cooperation
- Israel cabinet okays prisoner exchange with Hezbollah (3rd Roundup)
- Israel cabinet okays prisoner exchange with Hezbollah (2nd Roundup)
- Report: US agreed in 2007 to boost covert operations in Iran
- Israeli official: prisoners swap within two weeks (Extra)
- Israel cabinet okays prisoner exchange with Hezbollah (Roundup)
- At least eight killed, 12 injured in fresh Iraq blasts (Roundup)
- Saudi minister: 90 per cent of detained terror suspects are Saudis
- Iraq to take legal action over oil-for-food scandal
- Israel cabinet okays prisoner exchange with Hezbollah
- US-Iraqi talks on forces agreement pressured from all sides
- Female bomber injures three tribal volunteers in Iraq (1st Lead)
- Israel denies Palestinian claim of bilateral talks in Washington
- 7 killed as blasts target police in restive northern Iraq
- Israeli soldiers shoot Palestinian youth in West Bank
Saturday 28 June 2008
- Iranian Reporter Association still legitimate, head says
- Jordan, Canada sign memorandum for civilian nuclear cooperation
- Yemen appeal court wraps up al-Banna trial, verdict in October
- Fear grips north Lebanon after explosion (Roundup)
- Iranian in court on charges of espionage for Israel
- Israeli ex-general says attack on Iran's nuclear plants feasible
- US forces arrest police chief to the north of Baghdad
- Iran threatens to block Gulf oil route if attacked (Roundup)
- Iran threatens to block Gulf oil route if attacked
- Palestinian factions argue about ceasefire
- Israeli army kills Palestinian teenager in West Bank
- Bomb blast rocks residential building in Tripoli, casualties
Friday 27 June 2008
- Security Council extends Golan Heights mission
- US raid kills one, arrests four in Iraq's holy city (2nd Roundup)
- Iraqi judge killed eastern Baghdad (Roundup)
- Gaza militants continue mortar attacks despite truce (Roundup)
- Jordan charges three men with plotting suicide attacks
- Gaza militants continue mortar attacks despite truce (Extra)
- Israel keeps Gaza crossings closed over truce violations
- Three US troops, two interpreters killed in Anbar, US military says
- Senate passes spending bill for Iraq, Afghan wars
Thursday 26 June 2008
- At least 42 killed in Iraq (2nd Roundup)
- Egyptian archaeologists discover ancient painted coffins
- Israeli official holds talks in Egypt on prisoner swap
- German mediator to head to Beirut next week, sources say
- At least 42 killed, 62 injured in Iraq violence (Roundup)
- Fourth rocket hits Israel since truce declared (Roundup)
- At least 17 people killed, 62 injured in Mosul (2nd Lead)
- Two policeman killed, 25 wounded in Mosul (Extra)
- Egypt denies linking Shalit release to opening of border with Gaza
- Suicide bombing kills 20 people in Anbar province (1st Lead)
- At least five Muslim Brotherhood members detained in Egypt
- US embassy plan in Tehran "deceptive," Iranian speaker says
- Three Iraqis, US soldier killed in spike of Iraq violence
- Ahmadinejad condems EU bank freeze in row over nuclear programme
- Israel to keep Gaza crossing points shut
- Dutch Islam critic meets foreign minister on charges in Jordan
Wednesday 25 June 2008
- Baby among 22 dead as Iraq violence flares (2nd Roundup)
- Hezbollah blames Seniora for delay in forming Cabinet
- Hundreds attend rally marking two years since Shalit capture (Extra)
- IAEA to analyze samples from alleged Syria reactor
- Tension returns to Lebanon, 70 homes set alight in Tripoli
- Baby among three people killed in bus explosion in Iraq (Extra)
- Son of former Israeli premier Sharon released from prison
- Egypt finds arms cache in Sinai, seven tunnels near Gaza border
- Yemeni police capture six suspected terrorists (Roundup)
- Bush discusses forces agreement with Iraqi president
- Israeli political crisis defused after last minute deal (Roundup)
- Violence flares in Iraq, militants urged to surrender (Roundup)
- Riyadh uncovers al-Qaeda plot to attack oil facilities (Roundup)
- Iranians welcome reports of US plan for visa section
- Israel keeps Gaza crossings shut after rockets from Strip (Roundup)
- Israeli experts seek old Jewish cemetery site in Lithuania
- Saudi Arabia detains 520 terror suspects
- US army to hand over security in Iraq's Anbar province
- Iran condemns London for removing MKO rebel group from terror list
- Law professor named as Israel's next UN ambassador
- Aggressors "will leave Iran with artificial legs" warns general
- Yemeni police arrest local al-Qaeda member
- Iraqi premier gives Shiite militants a week to surrender (Extra)
- Israeli political crisis defused after late-night deal (1st Lead)
- Violence flares in northern Iraq
- Israel keeps Gaza crossings shut after rockets launched from Strip
- Israeli political crisis defused after late-night agreement
Tuesday 24 June 2008
- Report: Israeli government to vote on prisoner exchange (Roundup)
- Baghdad blast kills 12, including 5 Americans (3rd Roundup)
- Quartet gives support to Berlin meeting to help Palestinians (Extra)
- Baghdad blast kills 12, including 5 Americans (2nd Roundup)
- At least 12 killed in Baghdad blast, including 5 Americans (Roundup)
- Still enough time for Mideast deal, says Rice
- Syrian rights group calls for release of prisoners of conscience
- Berlin meeting approves funds for Palestinian security (2nd Roundup)
- Berlin conference a signal for Palestinian state: Steinmeier (Extra)
- Chaos at Sarkozy farewell in Israel as soldier shoots self (Extra)
- Islamic Jihad takes responsibility as rockets break truce (Roundup)
- Sarkozy: France won't talk to Hamas unless it changes (Roundup)
- Palestinians in Lebanon refugee camp still in despair
- Berlin meeting approves funds for Palestinian security (Roundup)
- Israel set for crucial vote which could decide fate of government
- Berlin meeting approves funds for Palestinian security (Extra)
- Egypt tells Israel it is working for Shalit release (Roundup)
- Palestinian security conference opens in Berlin (3rd Lead)
- Palestinian premier urges halt to Israeli settlements (Extra)
- Sarkozy in Bethlehem for talks with Abbas (1st Lead)
- Guns fall silent as army deploys in north Lebanon
- Palestinian security conference opens in Berlin (2nd Lead)
- US forces arrest Tikrit's Press Syndicate Head (Extra)
- Israel may declare dead two soldiers missing in Lebanon
- Sarkozy meets Netanyahu, to go to West Bank for talks with Abbas
- At least seven killed, nine wounded in Iraq violence (1st Lead)
- Israeli premier in Egypt for talks over truce with Hamas (1st Lead)
- Palestinian security conference opens in Berlin (1st Lead)
- Two US soldiers killed in Iraq attack, assailant identity disputed
- Israeli army kills two Palestinians in West Bank (1st Lead)
- Israeli premier expected in Egypt for talks over truce with Hamas
- Ministers gather in Berlin for Palestinian security conference
- Tehran condemns EU decision to freeze Iranian bank's assets
- Israeli army kills two Palestinians in West Bank
Monday 23 June 2008
- Pentagon report sharp drop in violence in Iraq
- US welcomes sanctions on Iran
- Israel court rejects plea against opening Gaza crossings (2nd Roundup)
- Countries pledge to rebuild Lebanon refugee camp (2nd Roundup)
- Palestinian conference could help peace, minister says (Roundup)
- Israel continues transferring goods to Gaza (Roundup)
- Lebanon premier condemns violence in Tripoli (Extra)
- Arab states to finance half of Lebanon refugee camp (Roundup)
- Iran with nuclear arms unacceptable, Sarkozy tells Knesset (Roundup)
- Iraqi premier vows to pursue fight against crime
- Women, children lured into Iraq's suicide culture
- Palestinian conference could help Mideast drive: German minister
- Iran with nuclear arms unacceptable, Sarkozy tells Knesset (1st Lead)
- Lebanese leader appeals for refugee camp funds (1st Lead)
- Sarkozy arrives to address Israel's Knesset
- Israel continues transferring goods into the Gaza Strip
- Vienna donor conference to collect funds for Lebanon refugee camp
- Security key to Palestinian development
Sunday 22 June 2008
- Sarkozy in Tel Aviv for three-day visit (2nd Roundup)
- Reports: Hezbollah to demand release of Palestinian prisoners
- Bomb explosion kills one person in south Lebanon (Extra)
- Iran ready for all military possibilities, says speaker (Roundup)
- Sarkozy lands in Tel Aviv for three-day visit (Roundup)
- Clashes kills three, wound 30 in northern Lebanon (2nd Roundup)
- Sarkozy lands in Tel Aviv for three-day visit
- Israel opens Gaza crossing points, easing blockade (Roundup)
- IAEA team arrives in Syria for first visit to alleged site (Roundup)
- 20 killed in Iraq - woman in Baquba suicide bombing (Roundup)
- One killed, 24 injured in clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli (Roundup)
- Iranian newspaper banned for criticizing Ahmadinejad
- Yemeni journalist receives two-month jail term for insulting judge
- At least 18 killed, 38 wounded in Iraq's Baquba (1st Lead)
- One killed, 11 injured in clashes in Lebanon's Tripoli (1st Lead)
- Suicide bombing leaves dead, wounded in Iraq's Baquba (Extra)
- Resistance has other choices if Israel breaks truce, warns Mashaal
- Last Australian combat troops return from Iraq
- PREVIEW: Berlin conference aims to boost Palestinian security
- IAEA team leaves for first visit to alleged Syria reactor (1st Lead)
- IAEA team to inspect Syria's alleged nuclear site
- At least nine injured in intense clashes in Tripoli
- Israel opens Gaza border crossings
- Iran ready for all military probabilities, says speaker
- Parents of kidnapped soldier protest lifting of Gaza blockade
Saturday 21 June 2008
- Four killed, 12 injured in Iraq violence (Roundup)
- Yemeni court sentences mosque attacker to death (Roundup)
- Four killed, 12 injured in Iraq violence (1st Lead)
- French president to visit Israel, West Bank
- Hamas: Negotiations with Israel out of question
- Yemeni court sentences mosque attacker to death
- Explosives-laden vehicle injures two suspected terrorists in Iraq
- Islamic Jihad vows to respond to any Israeli ceasefire violations
- Israeli military manoeuvres jeopardize global peace, says Tehran
- Gaza ceasefire enters third day with no reported violations
Friday 20 June 2008
- More arrests with crackdown in south, blasts in the north (Roundup)
- Israel 'trained for air attack on Iranian nuclear facility' (2nd Roundup)
- Inspectors to ask for more access during IAEA probe of Syria
- Bosnia to send more troops to Iraq, Afghanistan
- Jailed Iranian students thank Rome mayor street-name proposal
- Israel "trained for air attack on Iranian nuclear facility" (Roundup)
- Iraqi soldier killed, three wounded in Iraq's Baquba
- Poll: Majority of Israelis support, but sceptical of Gaza truce
- Report: Israel trained attack on Iran
- House passes spending bill for Iraq, Afghan wars
Thursday 19 June 2008
- Iran's Ahmadinejad charges US with assassination plot
- Slight injuries in Mecca hotel fire
- Information ministers urge media to back Arab causes like Jerusalem
- Slight injuries in Mecca hotel fire
- Abbas welcomes Gaza truce, hopes it will hold (Roundup)
- Both sides cautious, sceptical, as Gaza truce begins
- Human rights defenders face threats, groups warn
- Saleh: Palestinian reconciliation must include "all factions"
- US welcomes effort to increase Iraq's oil production
- Iraq's army meeting no resistance in crackdown in south (Roundup)
- Hamas calls on West to end boycott, as Gaza truce takes hold (Roundup)
- LEADALL: Mideast players take differing stands on question of peace Conflicts/India/US, and eca096 Mideast-Conflicts/Lebanon
- Germany to host Palestinian security conference, Mideast Quartet
- Iraq's army meeting no resistance in crackdown in south (1st Lead)
- Solana hopes Israel-Hamas truce will hold
- Ahmadinejad: Western "threats" will not break Iran's will
- EU still waiting for Iranian response to incentive package offer
- Lebanon rejects for the second time peace negotiations with Israel
- Syrian president blames US for failure to ease Mideast conflicts
- Syrian and Israeli leaders "will not shake hands" in Paris
- Olmert says he is ready to negotiate directly with Syria
- Bush "understands" Iraq's concerns over security pact - Baghdad
- After months of violence, fragile Gaza truce takes hold (2nd Lead)
- Iraqi army begins fresh crackdown on Shiite fighters
- Arab League chief walks out on Israel's Peres at Petra conference
- Gaza truce comes into effect (1st Lead)
- Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in effect
Wednesday 18 June 2008
- Physician group says exams confirm Abu Ghraib, other torture
- Rice meets with Iraqi counterpart to discuss troop agreement
- Vienna to host donor conference for Lebanon refugee camp
- US blames deadly attack in Iraq on Iran-backed cell (Roundup)
- Gaza truce to take effect Thursday Olmert, Haniya (2nd Roundup)
- Ban welcomes Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement
- Israel offers direct talks to Lebanon (2nd Roundup)
- Abbas: Yemeni plan to end the Palestinian feud needs Arab help
- Jordan court upholds death penalty on suspected Iraqi terrorist
- Israel offers direct talks to Lebanon Beirut dateline (Roundup)
- Jordan to hand back to Iraq 2,466 looted artefacts
- Militants launch pre-truce rocket barrage on Israel (Extra)
- Interpol says Syria "very cooperative" in combating terrorism
- Hezbollah partisans stone US envoy's convoy in southern Lebanon
- Jordan's king meets Peres, urges cessation of settlement activity
- EU welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire (Roundup)
- Gaza truce to take effect Thursday (Roundup)
- ANALYSIS: Hope and scepticism as Israel seals truce with Hamas
- Syria seeks India's help in Middle East crisis (Extra)
- Germany welcomes Israel's ceasefire with Hamas
- EU welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire
- Jordan's king urges Nobel Prize laureates to help achieve peace
- Israel offers direct talks to Lebanon (1st Lead)
- Israel confirms ceasefire with Hamas (3rd Lead)
- Al-Maliki condemns bombing after 50 killed in Baghdad market attack
- Israel offers direct talks to Lebanon
- Saudi minister: Al-Qaeda changing style, we are expecting the worst
- India, Syria hold talks to invigorate trade
- Israel confirms ceasefire with Hamas (2nd Lead)
- New sanctions plans against Iran illegal, no suspension, envoy says
- Israel confirms ceasefire with Hamas (1st Lead)
- Israel confirms ceasefire with Hamas
- Military court drops charges in Haditha killings
Tuesday 17 June 2008
- Biggest blast in months leaves at least 50 dead in Iraq (2nd Roundup)
- Hamas and Israel reach truce, Egypt says US reaction (3rd Roundup)
- Palestinian Authority welcomes calm agreement
- Biggest blast in months leaves at least 50 dead in Iraq (1st Lead)
- Car bomb blast in Iraq leaves at least 130 casualties (Extra)
- News of ceasefire "premature," says Israeli defence minister
- Yemen busts al-Qaeda cell plotting attacks on foreign interests
- IAEA says no clear evidence Syria had a nuclear facility
- Hamas official says truce to become active on Thursday
- Tehran says no new sanctions but warns of reciprocation (Roundup)
- Tehran says no new sanctions but warns with reciprocation if any
- Syrian-Iranian relations "very good"
- Egypt: Hamas and Israel reach truce (2nd Roundup)
- Egypt: Hamas and Israel reach truce (Roundup)
- Israel: we are still interested in truce in Gaza (Extra)
- Al-Qaeda suspects, policemen, TV presenter killed in Iraq (Roundup)
- Hamas confirms truce (Extra)
- Israeli airstrikes kill six in Gaza Strip (1st Lead)
- Egyptian official: Hamas and Israel reach truce (1st Lead)
- Hamas does not confirm Egyptian report of Gaza truce (Extra)
- Syrian President Assad begins India visit
- Egypt announces truce deal between Hamas and Israel (Urgent)
- Jordan, Arab League see Israeli settlements as hindrance to peace
- US embassy in Abu Dhabi warns its nationals of terror threat
- Mixed Palestinian reactions about EU decision to boost Israel ties
- Protest at funeral of Iraqis believed killed by US Army (1st Lead)
- Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza car kills four militants
- German foreign minister optimistic on Israeli-Palestinian deal
- Al-Qaeda suspects, tribal policemen, TV presenter killed in Iraq
- Israel, Syria talks "success" and more planned, Turkey says (Extra)
- Report: Khatami ponders run against Ahmadinejad for presidency
- Japan calls for Iran nuclear issue to be resolved by dialogue
- Three dead, four wounded in renewed violence in Lebanon
Monday 16 June 2008
- Illegal immigrants drown off coast of Libya (Roundup)
- EU, Israel look to intensify relations (Roundup)
- Yemen to crack down on weapons markets
- Israeli tank shell kills Islamic Jihad militant in Gaza (Extra)
- Illegal immigrants drown off coast of Libya (2nd Lead)
- Abbas to visit Yemen for talks on reconciliation with Hamas
- Illegal immigrants drown off coast of Libya (1st Lead)
- Illegal immigrants on way to Italy drown off coast of Libya
- UN rapporteur demands role to encompass Palestinian abuses
- US Secretary of State Rice concludes visit to Lebanon (Roundup)
- Tehran police intensifies crackdown on women, men over dress code
- Blasts across Iraq as troops gear up for offensive (Roundup)
- Israel to continue building in East Jerusalem, Olmert says (Roundup)
- Rice in Lebanon to support president, democracy (2nd Lead)
- Israeli president calls on Syrian leader Assad to hold direct talks
- Tribal police killed in blast, attack on Baghdad college (Extra)
- Israel-Hezbollah prisoners exchange deal near, relatives report
- Iranian university vice-dean in sex abuse scandal - report
- EU says cooperation with Israel depends on Mideast peace process
- Rice wraps up visit to Israel, Palestinian territories (1st Lead)
- US and Britain warn Iran against "path of confrontation" (Extra)
- Rice arrives in Beirut on surprise visit (1st Lead)
- Britain seeks long-term pact with Iraq by year-end
- Rice arrives in Beirut on surprise visit
- Nine policemen wounded in grenade attack in southern Yemen
- Iran visit "better than expected," Solana says
- Iraqi army awaits militias' response to demilitarization offer
- Olmert tells Rice Israel to keep on building in East Jerusalem
- Israeli soldiers kill three militants in southern Gaza
Sunday 15 June 2008
- On latest trip, Rice slams Israeli settlement building (2nd Roundup)
- Yemen expelled 16,000 foreign al-Qaeda suspects: vice president
- Report: Israelis in Ankara for more indirect talks with Syria
- Jordan, Saudi leaders slam Israeli settlement construction
- Qatari efforts to revive peace in northern Yemen failed: governor
- Lebanese prisoner's family optimistic his release is imminent
- On latest trip, Rice slams Israeli settlement building (Roundup)
- Iraqi army readies offensive in south (Roundup)
- Jordanian king Abdullah flies to Riyadh for Mideast, Iraq talks
- Egyptian plane in emergency landing at Cairo airport, no injuries
- Hamas officials in Cairo for talks over Israeli response to truce
- Egyptian students traumatized by state exam, one suicide attempt
- Kidnapped Japanese student to be transferred to Tehran
- On latest trip, Rice slams Israeli settlement building (1st Lead)
- Larijani: Iran not to drop nuclear but will evaluate new package
- Blast near Baghdad college, academic killed in north (Extra)
- Iraqi forces amass for crackdown in south
- Rice to undertake new Israeli-Palestinian talks
Saturday 14 June 2008
- Gunmen target army patrol in Lebanon: 12 arrested
- Kidnapped Japanese student released in Iran after 10 months
- Solana visit sees no breakthrough in nuclear dispute (2nd Roundup)
- PREVIEW: Rice to undertake new Israeli-Palestinian talks
- At least three killed, one injured in northern Iraq (Roundup)
- Iran insists on nuclear rights despite incentive package (Roundup)
- Al-Qaeda terrorist killed, woman injured in Mosul (1st Lead)
- US military kills al-Qaeda terrorist, detains 15 in Iraq's Mosul
- Iran insists on nuclear rights despite incentive package (1st Lead)
- Mussa: No interference in forming new Lebanese cabinet
- Solana delivers incentive package to Iran
Friday 13 June 2008
- Iraq: Deals with US should be based on sovereign respect (Roundup)
- Al-Sadr to set up "resistance cells"; 50 arrests (2nd Roundup)
- Solana arrives in Tehran to make "generous" offer to Iran
- US reports drop in violence, increase in security in Iraq
- Iraq's al-Maliki: security pact talks with US deadlocked (Roundup)
- Four people killed, six wounded in violent clashes in Iraq (Roundup)
- Hamas admits Gaza blast that killed eight (Roundup)
- Solana to make "generous" offer to Iran
- Israeli army removes 10 roadblocks in southern West Bank (Extra)
- Lebanon hit by seven tremors since Thursday
- Four killed, six injured in violence across Iraq (1st Lead)
- Bulgaria deploys troops stationed in Iraq to Baghdad
- Iraqi premier reports rift with US over security pact
- Two people killed, three wounded in violent clashes in Iraq
- Syrian President Assad to visit India next week
- NEWS ANALYSIS: Solana's Sisyphus trip to Iran by Farshid Motahari, dpa
- Hamas admits responsibility for Gaza blast that killed eight
- Japan extends airlifting, refueling assistance in Iraq, Afghanistan
- Iraq's premier confirms differences on US security deal
Thursday 12 June 2008
- Israel accuses New Zealand of anti-Semitism
- Gaza death toll climbs to 14 with three Hamas deaths (2nd Roundup)
- Jordan, Iraq stress desire to boost bilateral ties (Roundup)
- Fresh attacks leave 48 injured, four gunmen killed in Iraq (Roundup)
- Fears of Islamic fundamentalist inside Lebanese camp
- Lebanese army troops defuse two roadside bombs in north Lebanon
- Israeli defence official arrives in Cairo for talks over truce
- Mine kills farmer in southern Lebanon
- Four killed 30 wounded, in mysterious Gaza blast (Roundup)
- Iraq's Premier al-Maliki holds talks with Jordan's king (1st Lead)
- Four killed 20 wounded, in mysterious Gaza blast (1st Lead)
- Israel defence minister threatens to back move for early elections
- Security personnel and civilians injured in Baghdad attacks
- Iraqi Premier al-Maliki arrives in Jordan for cooperation talks
- Jordan sentences three suspected Hamas members to prison terms
- Iraq's politicians to form non-sectarian bloc
- Israeli soldiers kill two gunmen in Gaza Strip
Wednesday 11 June 2008
- Eight killed in explosions, al-Qaeda suspects arrested in Iraq (Roundup)
- Euro-Mediterranean union still being discussed, says Arab League
- Jordan's king, Abbas concerned at Israeli threats over Gaza
- Jordan Islamists reject call for Iraq envoy
- Lebanon rejects call by Olmert for peace talks (Roundup)
- Israeli prime minister authorizes leadership contest to replace him
- Seven killed in Iraq blasts as al-Qaeda suspects captured (Roundup)
- Egyptian authorities shut clinic linked to kidney transplant trade
- Israel gives Gaza truce efforts another chance (Roundup)
- US military disrupts al-Qaeda court system in north Iraq (Extra)
- Ahmadinejad says Bush's era is over (Roundup)
- Iran denies Iraqi envoy claim over bomb at his residence
- Israel gives Gaza truce efforts another chance (3rd Lead)
- Five killed in Baghdad minibus blast (2nd Lead)
- Hezbollah rejects UN control of disputed Shebaa Farms area
- Israel gives Egyptian mediation on Gaza truce another chance (Extra)
- Three killed in fresh Gaza violence (2nd Lead)
- Two killed, 20 injured in four separate Baghdad attacks (1st Lead)
- US troops hold explosives expert in Iraq, bomb injures four on bus
- "Your era is over," Ahmadinejad tells Bush
- Tank shell kills Palestinian girl in southeast Gaza (1st Lead)
- Tank shell kills Palestinian girl in southeast Gaza
- Israeli inner cabinet to meet to discuss truce with militants
Tuesday 10 June 2008
- British withdrawal this year dismissed, suspects arrested (Roundup)
- Iran again postpones execution of minor
- Syrian minister visits France to renew ties after three years
- "Articles of US-Iraqi pact don't require congress consent"
- Bush threatens new Iran sanctions, EU backs him (Roundup)
- Israel shelling kills three after mortar attacks (Roundup)
- British spokesman rules out Iraq troop pullout this year (Roundup)
- EU, US to seek financial squeeze on Iran (Extra)
- Sudanese killed, three arrested at Egyptian border crossing
- Iran warns Israel of a "painful reply" in case of attack
- Israel shells eastern Gaza after mortar attacks, three killed
- Saddam clan chief killed, five civilians wounded in Iraq
- Suleiman says new documents prove Shebaa Farms is Lebanese
- Fundamentalist Sunni leader hints at vengeance in Lebanon
- Britain could announce Iraq withdrawal by end of the year
Monday 09 June 2008