Arabs agree to direct Israel-Palestinian talks
CAIRO: Arab officials agreed on Thursday to the holding of direct Middle…
Saudi leader kicks off regional tour in Egypt
CAIRO: Saudi King Abdullah on Wednesday met President Hosni Mubarak in Sharm…
Hand grenade explodes in Beirut parking lot, says Lebanon army
BEIRUT: A hand grenade exploded Wednesday in a parking lot near Beirut's…
Twelve killed in Iraq as Shia pilgrimage ends
KARBALA: A series of attacks in Baghdad and a holy Iraqi city…
Abbas terms for direct talks ‘impossible’, says Israel minister
JERUSALEM: Israel on Wednesday accused Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas of imposing "impossible"…
Jordanian premier reshuffles cabinet
AMMAN: Jordanian Prime Minister Samir Rifai reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday, dropping…
Jordan trade unions slam Netanyahu’s visit
AMMAN: Jordan's Islamist-led trade unions on Wednesday strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister…
Iran accuses US of paying opposition to topple regime
TEHRAN: Iran's electoral watchdog accused the United States of giving opposition leaders…
Saudi cleric calls for Muslim maids only
RIYADH: A Saudi cleric said only Muslim housemaids should be allowed in…
British film-makers’ outrage at abolition of funding council
Leading British film-makers have reacted with horror to the announcement of plans…