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Biden steps up pressure on Israel
The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.
Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Iranian President says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
Israel sued over dead US activist
A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.
Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
US attacks East Jerusalem plans
The US vice-president condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.
US apology for Gaddafi comments
The US State Department apologises for comments by a spokesman on a call by Libya for holy war against Switzerland.
First vote
The BBC meets some of Iraq's first-time voters
Israel backs East Jerusalem build
Israel announces 1,600 new homes for east Jerusalem, threatening to overshadow the US vice-president's visit.
Israeli 'spymaster' dies aged 82
A former Israeli spy who played a key role in Africa, the Middle East and the 1980s Iran-Contra scandal has died.
Israel and Syria in nuclear bids
Israel and Syria both tell a conference in Paris they want to use nuclear power to generate electricity.
US eyes chance for Mid-East peace
US Vice-President Joe Biden says there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Fourth Australian named by Dubai
A fourth Australian passport-holder has been named in connection with the murder of a Hamas commander in Dubai.
Iraq election voter turnout '62%'
The voter turnout in Iraq's parliamentary election was 62%, officials say, despite attacks that killed 38 people.
Separation fear
Families fight 'racist' Israeli marriage and citizenship law
Israel backs West Bank building
Israel authorises the building of 112 new apartments in a settlement, as the US vice-president flies into the region.
US eases sanctions for freer web
The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to help further the use of internet services and support opposition groups.
Israel 'to build nuclear plant'
Israel is to unveil this week plans to build a nuclear power plant, reports say.
Iranian poet handed 'travel ban'
Iran's most celebrated female poet is banned from travelling out of the country by the government.
Lost Jews 'found in Zimbabwe'
The Zimbabweans who trace their roots back to Israel
Votes being counted in Iraq poll
First results are not expected for several days, but PM Nouri Maliki appears to be establishing a lead, officials say.
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