10:12pm

Egypt protesters throw firebombs at palace

A protester chants anti-Morsi slogans in front of the presidential palace in Cairo ©Reuters

Police and protesters clash on ninth day of political unrest

From IRAN 3:00pm

US ready for direct nuclear talks with Iran

Biden says US is prepared to hold bilateral negotiations with Tehran

Feb 1, 2013

Six dead as Lebanon army clashes with gunmen

Sources say fighting is continuing close to the Syrian border

Chuck Hagel sits down before giving testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee ©Reuters From US & CANADA Jan 31, 2013

Hagel grilled by angry Republicans

Clashes with McCain over opposition to Iraqi surge

Egyptian protesters shouting slogans during a protest in Suez ©EPA Jan 31, 2013

Riots highlight limits on Morsi’s power

At least 50 have been killed in the past week

Jan 31, 2013

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 Jan 31, 2013

Cameron pledges security support for Libya

Police visit agreed to probe Lockerbie bombing

From ARAB-ISRAEL CONFLICT Jan 31, 2013

UN probe says Israel must remove settlers

Jewish settlements in West Bank found to breach international law

From IRAN Jan 31, 2013

Iran to upgrade uranium refining equipment

Use of modern centrifuges will enable faster uranium enrichment

An Israeli F16 fighter jet flies over the southern city of Ashdod November 15, 2012 ©Reuters Jan 30, 2013

Israeli jets hit target near Syria border

Concern rises over movement of SA-17 batteries towards Lebanon

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

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