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8 hours 21 min ago
The US vice-president renews criticism of Israel over an East Jerusalem building project and urges bold steps to peace.
9 hours 2 min ago
Iranian President says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
9 hours 33 min ago
A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel.
12 hours 1 min ago
Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81.
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 05:27
The US vice-president condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem, as he prepares to visit the West Bank.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 21:24
The US State Department apologises for comments by a spokesman on a call by Libya for holy war against Switzerland.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:58
The BBC meets some of Iraq's first-time voters
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:29
Israel announces 1,600 new homes for east Jerusalem, threatening to overshadow the US vice-president's visit.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 18:11
A former Israeli spy who played a key role in Africa, the Middle East and the 1980s Iran-Contra scandal has died.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 17:01
Israel and Syria both tell a conference in Paris they want to use nuclear power to generate electricity.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 12:53
US Vice-President Joe Biden says there is a "moment of real opportunity" for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 12:00
A fourth Australian passport-holder has been named in connection with the murder of a Hamas commander in Dubai.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 11:20
The voter turnout in Iraq's parliamentary election was 62%, officials say, despite attacks that killed 38 people.
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 10:05
Families fight 'racist' Israeli marriage and citizenship law
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:53
Israel authorises the building of 112 new apartments in a settlement, as the US vice-president flies into the region.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 19:25
The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to help further the use of internet services and support opposition groups.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 17:54
Israel is to unveil this week plans to build a nuclear power plant, reports say.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 15:52
Iran's most celebrated female poet is banned from travelling out of the country by the government.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:15
The Zimbabweans who trace their roots back to Israel
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:45
First results are not expected for several days, but PM Nouri Maliki appears to be establishing a lead, officials say.