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UN suspends Syria peace mission due to rising violence

Luke BrowneJune 16, 2012 10:22

General Robert Mood of Norway said Saturday that UNSMIS observers would halt their patrols and remain at their current locations, although he promised that the suspension would be reviewed on a daily basis.

Israeli journalist faces trial over leaked army documents

Luke BrowneMay 31, 2012 22:10

Uri Blau drew upon some of the documents whilst researching a 2008 article in which he claimed that Israeli soldiers had been commanded to carry out targeted killings of Palestinian militants

Egypt's 31-year state of emergency comes to an end

Luke BrowneMay 31, 2012 11:51

The emergency law has been in continuous force since President Anwar Sadat was assassinated in 1981, and allowed the authorities to detain people indefinitely without charge and put them on trial in special security courts.

Israel hands over bodies of Palestinian militants in 'confidence-building gesture'

Luke BrowneMay 31, 2012 07:47

The bodies – which include those of militants and suicide bombers who died in attacks up to four decades ago – were transferred to President Mahmoud Abbas’ Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and to Hamas in Gaza on Thursday.

Mubarak's sons face fresh corruption trial in Egypt

Luke BrowneMay 30, 2012 11:48

Gamal and Alaa Mubarak are already on trial along with their father for abuse of power, and a verdict is due to be handed down on Saturday.

Massive cyberattack 'Flame' discovered in the Middle East

Alexander BesantMay 28, 2012 13:47

A massive cyberattack was discovered lurking in thousands of computers around the Middle East Monday.

UN nuclear chief to visit Iran for talks on 'issues of mutual interest'

Luke BrowneMay 18, 2012 12:17

The US and its allies accuse Iran of developing a nuclear bomb, but Tehran insists that its nuclear program is for purely civilian purposes.

ILO says global unemployment at 'alarming' levels

Luke BrowneApril 30, 2012 04:46

The UN agency's 2012 report says that fiscal austerity and labor market reforms have had “devastating consequences” for employment while mostly failing to reduce deficits.

Palestinian leader Abbas sends Israeli PM Netanyahu letter outlining demands for peace talks

Luke BrowneApril 17, 2012 16:56

The talks, which were set to be the highest-level discussions between the sides since September 2010, were portrayed by the Palestinians as a final effort to salvage negotiations before the presidential election season kicks off in the US.

Hillary Clinton promises US will back Gulf security

Luke BrowneMarch 31, 2012 12:28

Saturday’s meeting comes as the White House moves to deepen its ties with Gulf Arab nations, whose geography and oil reserves have made them crucial partners in US defense and energy security.