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‘We don`t seek to export democracy in Mideast’

As a country where the Arab Spring began, Tunisia is not keen to "export" it to the region but canno...

Obama calls Abbas to discuss Middle East peace

US President Barack Obama spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for the first time in six mon...

USD 25 mn for Internet freedom in the Middle East

US this year anticipated USD 25 million towards internet freedom programming efforts in the Middle E...

`Strong India-Middle East ties will benefit both`

Underlining the need for increased cooperation between India and Middle East, Deputy Chairman of Ra...

Protesters attack 5 Syrian embassies

Demonstrators have stormed five Syrian embassies in Europe and the Middle East after Syrian forces....

Kerala Tourism on marketing blitz in Australia, ME

Kerala is on a marketing blitz to attract more travellers from the Middle East and Down Under.

Middle East`s first gurudwara opens in Dubai

There are an estimated 50,000 Sikhs in the UAE, hailing from both India and Pakistan.

‘Intervention in Iran would trigger war and chaos’

French Prez warned that any foreign military intervention against Iran`s nuclear programme would tr...

`Iran nuclear crisis may destabilise Middle East`

British foreign secretary called on the Iranian government to negotiate a peaceful resolution of the...

Mideast govts fail to see scale of change: Amnesty

Reform movements showed no sign of flagging despite bloodshed on the streets and arrests last year, ...

Israel must address its growing isolation: Panetta

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called on Israel to take diplomatic steps to address what he describe...

Iran boycott mars rare Middle East nuclear talks

Israel and its Arab neighbours sat in the same room for rare discussions on banning nuclear weapons ...

Iran to boycott Middle East nuclear talks

The 35-nation governing board of the IAEA has adopted a resolution rebuking Iran over its nuclear pr...

Now, Humanoid robots in Middle East classrooms

Humanoid robots are making an entry into classrooms in academic and research institutions in the Mid...

IAEA report on Iran set to stoke Middle East tensi

Iran rejects allegations of atomic weapons ambitions, saying its nuclear program is aimed at produci...

Dubai named as events capital of Middle East

The regional award has been given by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA).

Mideast envoys make no breakthroughs

Israeli and Palestinian officials would present proposals for resolving key aspects of their conflic...

BlackBerry reports problems in Europe, Middle East

BlackBerry customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa are experiencing problems, the smartphone...

Pressure grows against Israeli settler homes

The EU and the United States have condemned Israel`s project for extra 1,100 homes in an east Jerusa...

Ban discusses global issues with world leaders

Issues such as the Middle East peace and global economic situation were discussed at the annual UN...

Diplomats scramble ahead of Palestinian UN bid

Diplomats are working feverishly to guide the Israel and Palestine back into direct negotiations.

`Quartet trying to dissuade Palestinians UN bid`

In a televised address on Friday, Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas vowed to lodge a bid for UN member...

Israel asks India to help in reducing poverty

Israeli President also asked India to "help the Arab states in addressing their developmental challe...

Muslim nations declare Ramadan begins Monday

Ramadan is a period devoted to dawn-to-dusk fasting, prayers and spiritual introspection.

Israel seeking formula for Palestinian talks

Diplomats from `Quartet` earlier failed to find a basis for moving the peace process forward.

Mideast Quartet meets to avoid looming crisis

The Obama administration`s furious efforts to relaunch stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace talks this ...

Syria accuses US of interference in its affairs

Syria accuses US of interference in its affairs.

Qatar to open 1st women-only cinema in Middle East

The first women`s only cinema is set to open in the Qatari capital Doha later this week.

Netanyahu statement proves `absurdity` of talks: Hamas

The Israeli PM has rejected a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders.

Netanyahu lectures Obama in Oval Office

Israeli leader warned US President not to chase "illusions" of Mideast peace.

Syria`s Assad must reform or go: Obama

Rights groups say over 700 civilians have been killed in Syrian repression.

Obama`s Mideast speech offers punishment, praise

Obama promised fresh US aid to nations that support democracy in his first response to the Arab worl...

Water shortages worst in Middle East: Study

Water shortages are worst in Africa and the Middle East, and the hardest hit are nations in the Gulf...

Obama to give Middle East speech on Thursday

US President will speak about uprisings in the Arab world and North Africa.

Osama spoke on Middle East unrest in last video

The US officials have stumbled upon an unreleased video of Osama bin Laden.

US Middle East envoy George Mitchell resigning

Barack Obama vowed US admin remained committed to faltering peace process.

Russia, China to cooperate on Middle East, North Africa

Russia and China have agreed to cooperate in Middle East and North African issues, Russian Foreign M...

Minorities must be part of new Mideast: Hillary

Top US diplomat warns that wave of democratic uprisings could be "hijacked".

Gates in UAE to discuss tense Middle East

UAE shares US` concerns about instability in Yemen, Iran`s role in region.

US `can`t predict how Mideast revolts play out`

The United States notes that Egypt has yet to end its state of emergency.

`Unrest in Middle East threatens Russia`s oil interests`

Russia views an unrest in the Middle East as a threat to its oil interests.

Syrian authorities make arrests following protests

Syrian security agents have arrested dozens of people after thousands took to the streets.

Obama denounces Iran`s `campaign of intimidation`

US President`s comments came amid a wave of uprisings in the Arab world and Middle East.

Five protesters killed in Syria: Report

Serious disturbances in Syria would be a major expansion of Arab unrest.

Saudi King warns protesters, offers reforms

Saudi King Abdullah announced unprecedented economic benefits worth tens of billions of dollars.

Syrian protesters charged with `weakening morale`

The activists had mounted a silent protest for political prisoners` release.

US condemns illicit arms struggling activities in Middle East

The US has strongly condemned recent activities of illicit arms struggling in the Middle East dest...

Hillary wades into Arab revolutions on overseas tour

US secretary of state is due first in Paris for talks with Libyan opposition.

Middle East should solve problems itself: China

China calls for situation in Libya to be resolved peacefully through talks.

Prince Harry cancels Dubai trip over turmoil in Middle East

Britain`s Prince Harry has pulled out of a trip to Dubai over the turmoil in the Middle East, a me...

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