Who are Hamas?
Hamas, the main Islamist movement in the Palestinian territories, was born soon after the previous intifada erupted in 1987.
Iraqi Security Forces arrest al-Qaeda member in northern Iraq
BAGHDAD, IRAQ : Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) arrested on Tuesday one alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) member and an associate in northern Iraq.
Iranian newspaper reiterates derogatory remarks about French first lady
TEHRAN – An influential Iranian state-run newspaper on Tuesday reiterated and expanded on its earlier derogatory remarks about French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, spurring Iran’s Foreign Ministry to warn news media to refrain from insulting foreign dignitaries. Iran – Middle East – Carla Bruni – France – Nicolas Sarkozy
Iraq civilian deaths dip as U.S. combat mission ends
The number of civilians killed by violence in Iraq fell in August from the month before, even as the U.S. military formally ended combat operations and cut its numbers to 50,000, government data showed on Wednesday.
History of failed peace talks
In the 40 years since the Middle East war of June 1967, there have been many peace plans and many negotiations.
Jerusalem diary: Farewell
Tim Franks’ final diary after three years in Jerusalem
Israeli raid: What went wrong?
The BBC’s Paul Reynolds looks at how a planned Israeli military operation to stop an aid convoy heading for Gaza went badly wrong.
Who is a civilian?
What can be defined as military target?
Jordan announces the discovery of 3,000-year-old Iron Age temple
AMMAN, Jordan – The Jordanian antiquities department has announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old Iron Age temple. Antiquities chief Ziad al-Saad says the sanctuary was discovered at Khirbat ‘Ataroz near the town of Mabada, some 20 miles (32 kilometres) southwest of the capital Amman.
Gaza flotilla – Israeli witnesses
Accounts from Israeli soldiers of the deadly raid on the Gaza aid convoy.
Arab League endorses direct talks
The Arab League backs direct Palestinian peace talks with the Israelis, but leaves the timing to the Palestinians, officials say.
