Middle East

Iran begins controversial new nuclear process

Iran’s state TV says the country started enriching its uranium to a higher level of 20 percent, over the objections of the international community.
Updated: 06:35 AM

Netanyahu govt steps in to save settler house

The Israeli government has stepped in to try to save a house built illegally by Jewish settlers in a volatile Palestinian neighborhood in east Jerusalem.
Updated: 05:36 AM

Palestinian force makes gains in West Bank

The security men brandished their weapons and ordered the suspicious car to halt, forcing the occupants to get out and put their hands in their air. The suspects were quickly handcuffed, frisked and made to kneel on the ground as the vehicle was swept for explosives.
Updated: 03:06 AM

Tel Aviv "savior" accused of enslaving women

The women tattooed his name and portrait on their bodies and gave their children his name _ Savior.
Updated: 03:36 PM

Egypt arrests 3 top Muslim Brotherhood leaders

Yemen’s al-Qaida deputy chief urges new attacks

Chad’s leader travels to Sudan to smooth relations

Rights watchdog says Bahrain police using torture

Iran to cut ties with British Museum over loan

Israeli court releases pro-Palestinian activists

Iran’s leader vows to thwart protests this week

Iraqi PM: Appeals panel can review election law

Iran launches production lines for unmanned planes

Actor in Israel’s Oscar nominated movie detained

Lebanese commandos retrieve airliner’s black box

Netanyahu: Israel open to peace talks with Syria

Iraqi court pushed to rule on banned candidates

Palestinians question US on reviving peace talks

Lebanese fear stall in tribunal on Hariri slaying

Egypt restores monastery touting religious harmony

US military rushes delivery of bomb dogs to Iraq

Syrian FM: US has nominated ambassador to Damascus

Afghan leader seeks Saudi mediation with Taliban

Egypt Christians call for right to build churches