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US to give direct aid to Syrian rebels

.US Secretary of State John Kerry (L) speaks during a press conference with the Syrian opposition's National Coalition chief Ahmed Moaz al-Khatib at the end of a meeting of the "Friends of the Syrian People (FOSP) Ministerial" group ©AFP

Kerry announces food and medical assistance to armed groups

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Kerry hints at US help for Syria rebels

Washington discussing direct aid to armed groups

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The ball is back in the Iranian court

Tehran should now show it is serious about a deal

Feb 27, 2013

EU backs cutting support for Jewish settlements

Move shows lack of patience with Israel’s policy in occupied Palestinian land

From left: Ma Zaoxu, assistant minister of Foreign Affairs of China; Hans-Dieter Lucas, political director of the Foreign Ministry of Germany; and Sergey Ryabkov, deputy foreign minister of Russia listen during talks on Iran's nuclear program in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Febreuary 27 2013 ©AP Feb 27, 2013

Iran agrees to follow-up nuclear talks

Discussions expected in March and April

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A boardroom dispute has left the Financial Services Association of the UAE in disarray.

Egypt: The strong arm of the law

An Egyptian protester prepares to throw back a tear gas canister fired by riot policemen during clashes near Cairo's Tahrir Square ©AFP

Egypt is becoming more volatile as people increasingly stand up to security forces

Feb 27, 2013

Tunisia’s Nahda makes independent U-turn

Party makes move after driving Jebali from office

MIDDLE EASTERN FINANCE Feb 27, 2013

Saudi Arabia ahead in race for investors

Wealthy put kingdom’s funds in their sights

Feb 27, 2013

Restrictions hamper Gaza exporters

Companies have only a tenuous hold on foreign markets

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 27, 2013

Dubai governance institute appoints board

Uphill struggle faced to improve corporate governance in region

The World from IRAN Feb 27, 2013

The World: Mexico union chief arrested

The World from IRAN Feb 27, 2013

The World: Iran, Almaty and three reasons to be cautious

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 27, 2013

Egypt struggles as joblessness soars

Seventy-four per cent of under-30s are without work

Feb 26, 2013

Egypt opposition alliance to boycott poll

US urges all parties to participate in vote

Feb 26, 2013

New arms deepen Syria conflict

Both sides talk of moving towards a political solution

IRAN Feb 26, 2013

Sanctions offer in Iran nuclear talks

World powers seek Tehran steps to scale back on programme

GULF Feb 26, 2013

Abu Dhabi pursues hard line on price for projects

Construction companies frustrated by ’cheapest is best’ policy

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 26, 2013

Tunisia arrests four over Belaid’s murder

Suspected involvement in killing of opposition leader

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 26, 2013

Egypt balloon crash kills 18 tourists

Pilot and two passengers survive gas explosion at altitude of 300m

MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 26, 2013

Private schools group sets the grade

GEMS Education fills gaps in public sector provision

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