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Eleven killed in minibus crash A collision involving three minibuses has claimed the lives of 11 people in the southern Iraqi province of Diwaniyah, according to police. Full Story... |
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Muslims prepare for stoning of the devil Two million Muslims are making their way to Muzdalifa to prepare to cast stones at the devil in the most dangerous part of the annual hajj pilgrimage [VIDEO]. Full Story... Little relief for Gaza homeless For the homeless in Gaza, Eid al-Adha, is a time to reflect on all they have lost in a year. Full Story... Muslim pilgrims held up by floods in Jeddah Floods in Saudi Arabia have claimed the lives of 13 people and delayed scores of Muslims on the first day of the annual hajj pilgrimage.[VIDEO] Full Story... US hails settlement move by Netanyahu Israel has decided to limit settlement construction for 10 months to try to revive peace negotiations with the Palestinians. Full Story... |
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Flooding kills 10 after Saudi downpour 2009-11-25 20:08:58 Ten people were killed by flooding in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port city of Jeddah and more deaths were feared, a civil defence official said after a massive downpour. Full Story... 'The enemy sought to drive a wedge' 2009-11-25 16:57:41 Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran was in the throes of a "soft war" with its enemies abroad, and that events after the disputed presidential election in June were part of this. Full Story... UK probe reveals lead-up to Iraq war 2009-11-25 07:42:16 The first full-scale inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war has been opened. Full Story... King Abdullah seeks new law for polls 2009-11-25 01:02:40 King Abdullah of Jordan has ordered the government to start drafting a modern election law that can advance the country's nascent democracy. Full Story... Car thieves in Lebanon using women as bait 2009-11-24 16:34:43 Beirut police warned of a possible new method employed by car thieves. Full Story... Israeli hits Gaza with raid strikes 2009-11-24 09:58:20 Israel has carried out three air strikes on Hamas-run Gaza in response to rocket fire from the enclave wounding at least three. Full Story... King Abdullah calls early poll 2009-11-24 01:40:43 King Abdullah of Jordan has dissolved the Amman parliament and called for early elections. Full Story... Handling 2.5 million pilgrims 2009-11-23 10:01:38 Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the influx of 2,5 million pilgrims ahead of the annual hajj. Full Story... UK had no plan for Baghdad - claim 2009-11-22 23:13:39 Leaked British military documents have highlighted the lack of planning behind the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Full Story... Leaked documents show Iraq chaos: report 2009-11-22 13:56:51 A British newspaper claims leaked government documents show plans for the 2003 invasion of Iraq were drafted more than a year earlier. Full Story... Flu kills first Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia 2009-11-21 23:06:14 Swine flu has killed four pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj, only a few days before the massive Muslim gathering reaches its peak. Full Story... Three hanged for raping teenager 2009-11-20 01:13:10 Three Iranian men have been hanged for raping a 17-year-old boy, who subsequently committed suicide. Full Story... 'I started running to save my life' 2009-11-19 13:58:37 A suicide bomber has struck a court in Peshawar killing 19 people - the sixth attack on the northwestern city in 11 days. Full Story... Karzai seeks unity, vows to fight corruption 2009-11-19 13:26:12 Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed to combat corruption and invited his chief rival to join the government after he was sworn in for a second term. Full Story... Karzai sworn in as Afghan president 2009-11-19 09:31:49 Hamid Karzai has been sworn in for a second five-year term as Afghanistan's president. Full Story... Nuclear deal: Iran rejects talk of sanctions 2009-11-19 08:33:22 Iran's foreign minister dismissed the possibility of sanctions over Tehran's rejection of a deal to send enriched uranium abroad for further processing. Full Story... Woman detained for wearing prayer shawl 2009-11-19 02:32:40 Jerusalem police have arrested an Israeli woman for wearing a prayer shawl reserved for men at a revered religious site in the city. Full Story... Israel slammed over building plans 2009-11-19 02:09:40 United States President Barack Obama has warned Israel that its approval of new construction in a Jewish settlement could prove "very dangerous" by fuelling Palestinian anger [VIDEO]. Full Story... Collett's body found? 2009-11-18 14:45:58 British experts working in eastern Lebanon have recovered a body believed to be that of journalist Alec Collett. Full Story... Iraq poll in doubt after veto of election law 2009-11-18 11:50:19 Iraq's general election planned for January has been thrown into doubt after Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi announced his veto of the election law. Full Story... Israel's Gilo homes 'undermine' peace efforts 2009-11-18 07:33:47 "The Palestinian Authority strongly condemns this decision," was the response after Israel approved the construction of housing units in east Jerusalem - and they're not the only group that's up in arms. Full Story... US slams demolition of Palestinian homes 2009-11-18 01:25:47 The United States has expressed dismay over an Israeli plan to expand the Gilo settlement in Jerusalem. Full Story... Back-ups worsen at Saudi Emirates border 2009-11-17 10:48:32 Queues for lorry drivers trying to pass the border between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates now extend for 15 kilometres. Full Story... Thirteen gunned down in Baghdad 2009-11-17 01:20:52 Gunmen in Iraqi army uniforms have abducted and killed 13 people whose bodies were found with execution-style bullet wounds. Full Story... West's nuclear view 'will make Iran stronger' 2009-11-16 13:20:32 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said it is in the West's interests to come to an accommodation with his government over its nuclear programme. Full Story... Abbas may be around for a while longer 2009-11-16 01:11:24 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas could see his mandate extended to avoid a constitutional vacuum, according to an official in Ramallah. Full Story... Duo hanged for rape of girl 2009-11-16 01:18:09 Two young men were executed in Iran this weekend after being convicted of the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl they abducted almost a year ago. Full Story... Two soldiers killed on border with Yemen 2009-11-14 13:04:47 Two Saudi soldiers have been killed and five wounded in fighting with Yemeni rebel "infiltrators" on the Saudi-Yemen border, the Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported. Full Story... US renews Iran sanctions 2009-11-13 01:15:20 United States President Barack Obama has extended the sanctions against Iran, saying diplomatic relations between Washington and Tehran have not yet returned to normal. Full Story... Surgeon heals deaf children 2009-11-12 08:14:23 Children who have lost their hearing after an Israeli strike on Gaza have been given a second chance... Full Story... Abbas faces pressure from US 2009-11-12 01:09:44 The United States government is pushing the Palestinians to resume Middle East peace talks without an Israeli settlement freeze first. Full Story... Netanyahu believes talks were helpful 2009-11-11 01:09:05 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his recent talks at the White House will help to secure Israel and promote peace efforts. Full Story... 'Nothing can happen without Hezbollah' 2009-11-10 12:22:05 Lebanon's new unity government will be united in name only because of unresolved deep divisions between rival parties, say analysts. Full Story... Saudi beheads two murderers 2009-11-10 12:30:49 Saudi Arabia has executed two men convicted of murder in the western city of Taif, the interior ministry has said. Full Story... Abbas threatens to quit 2009-11-10 10:25:43 Aides to Mahmud Abbas has warned that if US efforts to relaunch Middle East peace talks stay deadlocked, the president could resign. Full Story... Obama plans meeting as peace bid flounders 2009-11-10 01:21:30 United States President Barack Obama is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the stalled Middle East peace process. Full Story... Clinton pushes Iran on nuclear offer 2009-11-10 01:31:42 American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has urged Iran to accept a UN-drafted proposal to have uranium for a medical reactor enriched abroad. Full Story... Hariri forms unity government 2009-11-10 01:42:23 Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has ended four months of tough negotiations with his Hezbollah rivals. Full Story... Palestinians rally for Abbas 2009-11-09 12:29:14 Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in the West Bank town of Ramallah calling on President Mahmud Abbas to remain in office. Full Story... Cops 'ready to amputate criminals' 2009-11-09 11:29:56 Iranian police are ready to enforce Islamic punishment law, such as amputating hands, according to a report. Full Story... Browse the [Middle East] Archive |
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