US critical of UN barrier ruling
The US describes as inappropriate the world court's ruling that Israel's West Bank barrier is illegal.
Child dies in Iraq mortar attack
A mortar attack near a hotel in central Baghdad kills an Iraqi child and wounds three other people.
Egypt's Mubarak appoints new PM
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak reshuffles his cabinet, naming Ahmed Nazif as prime minister.
Sharon set for talks on coalition
Israel's prime minister is to have talks with the opposition leader on forming a coalition government.
Day of fierce fighting for Gaza
At least eight Palestinians are killed and five Israeli troops injured in heavy clashes in the Gaza Strip.
'Hope' for nuclear-free Mid-East
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says Israel is talking for the first time about a nuclear-free zone.
Suicide bomber wife cleared
The widow of a British suicide bomber is cleared of terrorist offences - but his brother and sister will be retried.
Iraq oil deals 'by end of August'
Iraq is expected to award the first three post-war foreign oil production contracts by the end of August.
Bulgaria rejects hostage threat
Bulgaria's foreign minister rules out changes in Iraq policy after two of its nationals are taken hostage.
'Freed' US marine leaves Lebanon
A US marine facing questioning after allegedly being abducted in Iraq arrives at a military base in Germany.
US troops die in Samarra attack
Five US soldiers and an Iraqi guard are killed in a mortar attack north of Baghdad.
Turkey fears tensions in Kirkuk
A senior Turkish general warns that ethnic tension in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk could lead to civil war.
US sets up Guantanamo panels
Military tribunals will review the legal status of terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, US officials have announced
Fears grow for Filipino hostage
President Gloria Arroyo stops Filipinos going to work in Iraq after one of them is reportedly taken hostage.
Row cleric 'pulls out' of UK event
Jewish community leaders are pressuring the police to act against controversial Islamic cleric Yusuf Al-Qaradawi.
Iraq brings in tough security law
The Iraqi government announces a law allowing sweeping security measures, as clashes erupt in Baghdad.
US Muslims convicted for exports
A Texas court finds five Palestinian brothers guilty of selling computers to state sponsors of terrorism.
Gaza bystanders injured in attack
At least three people are injured in an apparent Israeli attack on a car carrying Hamas militants in Gaza City.
Arab Bank hit with terror lawsuit
Relatives of US citizens killed in attacks in Israel file a $875m lawsuit against Jordan's Arab Bank, accusing it of aiding militants.
Supply fears push up oil prices
Oil prices leap to almost $40 a barrel in the US after renewed trouble in Iraq and the threat of production problems in Nigeria and Russia.
Press dismissive of barrier ruling
Papers in the Middle East assess the forthcoming ICJ ruling on the legality of Israel's West Bank barrier.
Press doubts on Iraq security law
Papers in Iraq and the Middle East are largely sceptical about Iraq's new security law.
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What does future hold for Iraq?
The new Iraqi government has had its first full day in office since the US-led coalition handed over power on Monday. What does the future hold?
Expats in Saudi: 'Many will leave'
In the fifth of an occasional series, a Pakistani expat in Saudi tells BBCUrdu.com of her experiences of the deadly attack in Khobar and how she fears many expats may now leave the country.
Kurds anxious over Iraq's future
The transfer of power caught Iraq's Kurds in an unsettled and insecure mood, the BBC's Jim Muir reports.
Reformist despair in Syria
After four years of Bashar al-Assad's presidency in Syria, his promises of economic and political reform have not materialised, says the BBC's Magdi Abdelhadi.
Building 'walls of their prison'
Most of the people building Israel's security fence are Palestinians, reports the BBC's Barbara Plett.