Egypt speeds preparation for presidential vote
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military leader told electoral officials Monday to speed preparations for presidential elections after a new…
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Iran arrests several on links to BBC Farsi service
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities have arrested several people over alleged links to the British Broadcasting Corporation's…
US closes Syrian embassy as diplomacy collapses
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. closed its Syrian embassy and Britain recalled its ambassador to Damascus Monday in a dramatic new Western push…
Palestinians take step toward unity
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — After months of wavering, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas took a decisive step Monday toward…
Iraq's al-Qaida claims 2 deadly attacks on Shiites
BAGHDAD (AP) — An al-Qaida front group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for the two deadliest attacks on Shiites since the U.S.…
Netanyahu to Cabinet: Stop 'chitchat' about Iran
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli official says the country's prime minister has told his Cabinet to quit the "chitchat" about Iran.
US closes Syrian embassy, presses Assad to go
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. closed its Syrian embassy Monday and Britain recalled its ambassador to Damascus in a dramatic escalation of…
Official: Egypt's presidential election advanced
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's top election official says voting for a new president will be brought forward from June, in line with demands by…
UK recalls ambassador to Syria for consultations
LONDON (AP) — Britain has recalled its ambassador from Syria for consultations on the escalating violence in the country, Foreign…
Palestinians move toward end of political rift
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday took a decisive step toward reconciliation with the Islamic…
