Saudi Arabia prepares for funeral of Crown Prince

2011-10-24 11:09:42

Saudi Arabia is preparing for the funeral of Crown Prince Sultan as attention inside the kingdom and abroad turns to his successor and the likely appointment of a new defence minister.

Huge earthquake hits southeast Turkey

2011-10-24 07:33:39

A 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit southeast Turkey on Sunday, triggering the collapse of dozens of buildings across the region. Latest: 270 killed

138 killed in quake-hit Turkey: PM

2011-10-24 07:30:02

Turkey's prime minister says the 7.2-magnitude earthquake in eastern Turkey has killed at least 138 people.

Afghanistan to back Pakistan in wars

2011-10-23 16:03:48

Afghanistan would support Pakistan in case of wars between Pakistan and the US, said Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

Heavy fighting in Yemen after UN resolution

2011-10-22 22:44:25

Yemeni government forces and opponents clashed in the capital Sanaa on Saturday, a day after the UN Security Council urged President Ali Abdullah Saleh to sign a deal requiring him to step down in exchange for immunity.

US veterans ponder pain of Iraq war

2011-10-22 21:57:38

They remembered friends who died and brave Iraqis they had met, but news on Friday that the Iraq war was ending couldn't erase questions among US veterans about whether it has all been worth it.

Iraq: Immunity issue scuttled US troop deal

2011-10-22 21:46:38

Iraq's prime minister said Saturday that US troops are leaving Iraq after nearly nine years of war because Baghdad rejected American demands that any US military forces to stay would have to be shielded from prosecution or lawsuits.

Egypt, Israel to ink prisoner swap deal soon

2011-10-22 20:07:54

Egypt and Israel are expected to soon ink a swap deal in which 19 detained Egyptians, including three children, in Israel, will be exchanged for an Israeli-US dual national held in Egypt, official MENA news agency said on Saturday.

Clinton:US commitment to Iraq 'strong as ever'

2011-10-22 19:22:17

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday that US commitment to the democratic future of Iraq remains strong despite the withdrawal of American troops by the end of the year.

Saudi Crown Prince Sultan passes away

2011-10-22 13:32:16

Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz has passed away, Saudi and U.S. media reported Saturday.

US to pull out of Iraq

2011-10-22 07:22:41

US President Barack Obama vowed on Friday to pull all US troops from Iraq by the end of this year.

Hamas rhapsody may bridge gaps with Fatah

2011-10-20 10:25:02

The timing of implementing a prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel may bridge the gaps between the Islamic movement and President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah party and promote their reconciliation.