Shia pilgrims killed in Baghdad At least six people are killed in a car bomb attack on Shia pilgrims in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. August 16, 2008 09:08:58 - Read More
Road to success? Signs of peace and progress in Iraqi city of Basra August 15, 2008 18:27:29 - Read More
Israel worry at settler attacks Israeli officials are reported to have raised concerns about an increase in violence by Jewish settlers in the West Bank. August 15, 2008 12:41:52 - Read More
Time right for UK Iraq troops The outgoing commander of British forces in Iraq says conditions are right for a change in the UK mission there. August 15, 2008 11:28:57 - Read More
Living in fear Struggling to cope with Iraqs everyday violence August 15, 2008 05:59:16 - Read More
Looking ahead Does Lebanese-Syrian summit herald a new era? August 14, 2008 21:48:51 - Read More
US jail guards in Iraq abuse case Six US sailors working as prison camp guards in Iraq face courts martial for abusing detainees, the US Navy says. August 14, 2008 19:00:23 - Read More
Iraq president has heart surgery Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is recovering from heart surgery in the US, Iraqi politicians say. August 14, 2008 14:20:38 - Read More
Lebanon-Syria to demarcate border Lebanon and Syria agree to resume work on formally demarcating for the first time their common border. August 14, 2008 12:29:48 - Read More
Media criticise Gaza death ruling Reuters news agency says Israel has made reporting in Gaza "impossible" as it clears a tank crew that killed one of its staff. August 14, 2008 10:53:32 - Read More
Opposition voice Official Egyptian tributes to Youssef Chahine ring hollow August 14, 2008 08:36:30 - Read More
Oil prices rise as stocks decline Oil prices rise slightly after recent falls, but traders warn slowing demand is likely to cap the rise. August 13, 2008 21:14:59 - Read More
Peoples poet Palestinian crowds pay emotional last respects to Darwish August 13, 2008 20:30:29 - Read More
On the brink Sensitive time for deadly Lebanon bus bombing August 13, 2008 15:33:22 - Read More
Palestinians say farewell to poet Palestinians attend the funeral of poet Mahmoud Darwish, one of the Arab worlds most influential cultural figures. August 13, 2008 14:34:30 - Read More
Lebanese city rocked by bus bomb An explosion close to a bus in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli kills at least 14 people including off-duty soldiers. August 13, 2008 14:32:04 - Read More
Iraq contractors cost US $85bn The US has spent $85bn on contractors in Iraq and neighbouring countries since 2003, an offical report finds. August 13, 2008 11:03:29 - Read More
Baquba on curfew after bombing A curfew is imposed on the Iraqi city of Baquba after a suicide bomber attacked the provincial governors convoy. August 12, 2008 19:05:30 - Read More
Israel proposes West Bank deal Israel offers the Palestinians a deal that would annex 7.3% of the West Bank and all of East Jerusalem, reports say. August 12, 2008 12:54:58 - Read More
Lebanon MPs vote for cabinet The new national unity government in Lebanon wins a vote of confidence in parliament with an overwhelming majority. August 12, 2008 12:53:00 - Read More
