CNN Middle East News- Suicide blast kills Yemeni troopsA suicide bomber dressed in a military uniform set off a blast that killed more than 100 soldiers, authorities said, in what appears to be the deadliest attack ever on troops in Yemen. […]
- Syria troubles spill into LebanonThe impact of Syria's troubles have spread to Lebanon. CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports from Beirut. […]
- Soldiers shoot anti-Assad clerics in LebanonThe international community called for restraint Monday after deadly clashes were triggered in Beirut by the deaths of two religious clerics, both of whom were opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. […]
- NATO shuns intervention in SyriaThe U.S. ambassador to NATO says the alliance has no plans for military intervention in the Syrian crisis, as reports of deaths mount by the dozens and diplomatic efforts have yet to stymie the bloodshed. […]
- Ex-Yemeni President Saleh hospitalizedFormer Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was admitted Sunday to a military hospital in Sanaa, the second time that he's been to a hospital this month, a government official said. […]
- Suicide blast kills Yemeni troops
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Iraqi MPs call for security review
Iraqi MPs have called for an emergency session of parliament next week to address the security concerns following recent attacks, the parliament’s deputy speaker has said.[singlepic id=51 w=320 h=240 float=right]
The call on Friday followed a meeting of Iraq’s political blocs and the ministers of defence, interior and national security, which recommended a review of security measures.
Divisions rock Fatah conference
The first Fatah party conference in 20 years has been extended amid infighting between delegates.[singlepic id=49 w=320 h=240 float=right]
The meeting of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ movement in Bethlehem was scheduled to end on Thursday after resolving disputes over how to vote for a new leadership.
Arafat murder conspiracy is back from the dead
The mystery surrounding the 2004 death of Yasser Arafat, at the Percy military hospital near Paris, continues to hover over Fatah and the Palestinian Authority. The sixth Fatah convention on Thursday made no official decision about his death. But more than 2,000 delegates rose to[singlepic id=48 w=320 h=240 float=right] applaud the late leader’s nephew Nasser al-Kidwa, former PLO ambassador to the UN, when he demanded the congress officially denounce Israel for being behind the “assassination” of the late PA chairman.
Iran detains US nationals at border
Three US nationals who crossed into Iran via Iraq have been arrested, the state-owned Al-Alam television has reported.
“An informed Iranian source confirmed the arrest of three Americans after they infiltrated through the Iraqi border,” the Arabic-language television station said on Saturday.[singlepic id=47 w=320 h=240 float=right]
The two men and a woman entered Iranian territory a day earlier from Iraqi Kurdistan despite repeated warnings not to do so, a Kurdish official said.
Report: Fatah to oppose recognizing Israel as Jewish state
The Palestinian Fatah faction may oppose recognizing Israel as a Jewish state and consider opening a strategic dialogue with Iran, according to details from a proposed draft of its political platform that were leaked to the Arab press on Saturday.[singlepic id=46 w=320 h=240 float=right]
Various drafts outlining the party platform will be voted on by Fatah delegates at its general summit that is scheduled to take place on Tuesday in Bethlehem.
Saudi Arabia rejects U.S. call for ties with Israel
Saudi Arabia on Friday accused Israel of not being serious about peace with the Palestinians and rejected U.S. pleas to improve ties with Israel as a way of jump-starting regional peace talks.[singlepic id=45 w=320 h=240 float=right]
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal said the “incremental” approach used by the United States to get talks rolling would not work and core issues must be tackled.
Iran Begins Trial of Protesters
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Opposition political activists and protesters are court in Tehran Saturday on charges of rioting and conspiring against the ruling system in the country’s first trial following the disputed presidential election, Iran’s state media reported.[singlepic id=44 w=320 h=240 float=right]
The trial underlines the government’s efforts to bring a close to anti-government demonstrations that have persisted since the disputed June 12 presidential elections.
