Middle East
Iraq 'was not top of weapons concern list' new
Iraq was not the biggest worry for British officials trying to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction two years before it was invaded, the inquiry into the conflict heard today.
Inside Middle East
Does this show British soldiers broke Geneva Conventions?
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Public inquiry to be launched into allegations of abuse against Iraqi civilians at UK-run detention camp
Saddam options 'discussed a year before Iraq war'
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
British officials privately discussed the prospect of "regime change" in Iraq in late 2001 - more than a year before the invasion.
British tourist killed in Israeli helicopter crash
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The helicopter crashed about 300 metres from the seaside city of Netanya this afternoon.
Gulf: A choice between liberalisation or recovery?
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
When video showing a UAE royal family member apparently engaged in torture emerged this year, it passed virtually unreported in the Gulf. Such an episode may point towards an encroaching problem for the region, and its potential to reclaim economic glory in a post-recession world.
Iran's plan to ditch Tehran echoed in Ancient World
Monday, 23 November 2009
Countries and empires have moved their capitals for millennia - often to gain or keep power.
Iran's opposition defiant in face of crackdown
Monday, 23 November 2009
Former vice-president sentenced to six years for his part in post-election protests
Remains found in hunt for missing journalist
Thursday, 19 November 2009
A forensics team searching for the body of a British journalist kidnapped by Palestinian militants more than 20 years ago recovered human remains in Lebanon, the Foreign Office said today.
Vice-President's veto darkens Iraq election
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Iraq's Sunni Arab Vice-President yesterday vetoed an election law over the number of parliamentary seats for refugees, prompting poll workers to halt preparations and casting fresh doubt on whether the vote can be held in January.
Iran drops in corruption list amid calls for new urgency in the West
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
The new edition of a global "corruption index" has seen Iran fall into the bottom 10, ranking it one of the world's most crookedly run countries.
Israeli minister plans to send troops into schools to boost conscription
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Soldiers would meet teachers in bid to encourage students to join up
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