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Saudi air strikes target Yemen rebels
07 Nov 2009, 10:28AM
Saudi Arabia says its jets and ground forces have blasted Yemen rebel positions along the two countries' rugged frontier.
Iraqi MP expenses scandal sparks outrage
07 Nov 2009, 7:17AM
An expenses scandal erupted in Iraq after religious leaders hit out at how MPs have secured themselves lavish perks.
UN backs push for Gaza probe
06 Nov 2009, 11:37AM
The UN has overwhelmingly approved an Arab-sponsored resolution calling on Israel and the Palestinians to probe war crimes allegedly committed in Gaza nearly a year ago.
Blast kills three in Iraq: police
06 Nov 2009, 10:03AM
Three people died in the western Iraqi city of Ramadi in an explosion that quickly followed a bomb targeting a senior police officer's car, officials said.
Clinton appears to accept Abbas decision
06 Nov 2009, 7:46AM
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared to accept Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas's decision to step down in January.
Abbas says he will not seek re-election
06 Nov 2009, 6:43AM
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said in a televised speech on Thursday that he will not seek re-election in Palestinian elections to be held in January.
Abbas gives up on presidency
06 Nov 2009, 6:22AM
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced will not seek re-election in Palestinian elections in 2010, saying he is fed up with US concessions to Israel.
UN set to back push for fresh Gaza probe
06 Nov 2009, 5:50AM
The UN was set to throw its weight behind Arab calls for Israel and the Palestinians to probe alleged Gaza war crimes, despite opposition from the Jewish state.
No Afghan troop boost: Faulkner
05 Nov 2009, 8:32PM
Defence Minister John Faulkner has hinted that no more Australian troops will be sent to Afghanistan during talks in the US.
Jewish settlements 'obstruct peace talks'
05 Nov 2009, 1:52PM
The US and the chief Palestinian negotiator say peace talks cannot be resumed while Israel continues to build Jewish settlements in Jerusalem.
White House monitoring crackdown in Iran
05 Nov 2009, 12:23PM
The White House has expressed concern about a violent crackdown on anti-government protesters in Tehran.
Iran cracks down on protesters
05 Nov 2009, 10:15AM
Riot police have used teargas to break up opposition protests in
Tehran, as huge crowds staged an anti-US rally to mark the storming of
the American embassy by students 30 years ago.
Iran, Syria deny Hezbollah arms claims
05 Nov 2009, 9:23AM
Both Iran and Syria have rejected Israel's accusations that a ship it intercepted in the Mediterranean was carrying arms from Iran for Lebanon's Hezbollah.
Palestinians seek Gaza war crime justice
05 Nov 2009, 9:25AM
The Palestinians warned Israel they will seek justice for war crimes, allegedly committed during last winter's Gaza conflict, through international law.
Israelis 'seize Iran arms ship'
05 Nov 2009, 8:07AM
Israeli naval commandos intercepted a ship carrying "hundreds of tonnes" of arms from Iran to the Lebanese Hezbollah militia in a raid dozens of miles off its coast, officials said.
