9:50am

Russia concerned over Israeli air strike

An Israeli F16 fighter jet flies over the southern city of Ashdod November 15, 2012 ©Reuters

Moscow says attack near Lebanon-Syria border violates UN charter

Chuck Hagel sits down before giving testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee ©Reuters From US & CANADA 7:14pm

Hagel pledges ‘world’s strongest military’

Clashes with McCain over opposition to Iraqi surge

6:31pm

Riots highlight Morsi’s limits on power

At least 50 have been killed in the past week

6:29pm

Syria lashes out over Israeli strike

Russia, Arab League and Hizbollah issue harsh responses

UK Prime Minister David Cameron meets recruits at a police training college in Tripoli, Libya ©PA From UK 5:33pm

Cameron pledges security support for Libya

Police visit agreed to probe Lockerbie bombing

From ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT 11:23am

UN probe says Israel must remove settlers

Jewish settlements in West Bank found to breach international law

From IRAN 10:39am

Iran to upgrade uranium refining equipment

Use of modern centrifuges will enable faster uranium enrichment

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 30, 2013

Central banker quitting for ‘personal reasons’

Bank of Israel chief denies move linked to rift with Netanyahu

From COMMENT Jan 30, 2013

Moscow must end the deadlock in Syria

Russia should set aside the issue of when Assad should leave, writes Bassma Kodmani

Jan 30, 2013

Why the Middle East needs a single market

Community of this stature would be one of largest economic blocs

Jan 30, 2013

Donors pledge $1.5bn in aid to Syrians

Relief agencies say help often not reaching those most in need

Jan 30, 2013

Two die on seventh day of Egypt protests

Fitch downgrades Egypt amid turmoil

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 29, 2013

Fischer to retire from Bank of Israel

Former IMF deputy chief to step down at the end of June

From COMPANIES Jan 29, 2013

BP warned on northern Iraq oilfield plans

Company told it risks putting itself in ‘frontline’ of conflict

Jan 29, 2013

Dozens of bodies pulled from Aleppo river

Men of fighting age bound and shot in the head

Jan 29, 2013

Black Bloc protesters vow to use violence

Egyptian prosecutor issues arrest warrant for members

From UK Jan 29, 2013

Iraqis fight for torture claims inquiry

Civilians seek judicial review in claim against MoD

Jan 29, 2013

Military chief warns of Egypt’s collapse

Comments follow six days of unrest that have left nearly 50 dead

Jan 29, 2013

Israel to boycott UN human rights review

Jewish state argues watchdog singles it out for criticism

Jan 28, 2013

Egypt clashes continue as curfew defied

Opposition rejects reconciliation talks with president

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