Concern at Karzai poll power grab
Western diplomats express deep concern at a decree by Afghan President Hamid Karzai giving him control of the election watchdog.
EU condemns Dubai passport plot
European Union foreign ministers condemn the use of forged passports in the assassination of a top Palestinian militant.
German authorities arrest suspected Islamist fundraisers
Two men and a woman, all German citizens, have been arrested for allegedly sending money to the Islamic Jihad Union. The organization is alleged to have planned attacks on German targets.
Operation Moshtarak: Which way the war in Afghanistan?
Over a week into the joint allied offensive in Helmand province, NATO commanders have been cautioning that the true success of the mission cannot be fully gauged for months to come and indeed possibly beyond that.
Iran warning over 'Persian Gulf'
Iran says airlines will be banned from flying into its airspace unless they use the term "Persian Gulf" on in-flight monitors.
UN fears Iran nuclear arms move
A leaked UN report expresses concern Iran may currently be trying to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.
US visit seeks to warm Syria ties
The US sends one of its top diplomats to Syria in its latest move to improve ties with Damascus after years of tension.
Saudi Arabia seeks 'quick action' over Iran
New sanctions on Iran would not be a quick enough solution to the nuclear issue, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says.
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