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Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Syria massacre

Syria Unrest: Arab League foreign ministers are to hold an emergency meeting on a massacre in Syria in which UN observers say government forces killed 92 people, the bloc's current president Kuwait said. Read Article Arab League to hold emergency meeting on Syria massacre

Pro-government forces slaughter dozens of Syrians after Friday protests

Activists from Houla, an area northwest of the central city of Homs, said the area was peppered with mortars following a large demonstration, then pro-regime thugs stormed the area. Read Article Pro-government forces slaughter dozens of Syrians after Friday protests

Egypt's showdown: Brotherhood vs a Mubarak man

An Egyptian woman argues with demonstrators who denounced Ahmed Shafiq, who will face Mohammed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, in the June 16-17 run-off to determine who will be the next president of Egypt. Pete Muller / AP

It appeared that when Egyptian voters entered the polling stations, many were drawn towards the two most polarising candidates. Read Article Egypt's showdown: Brotherhood vs a Mubarak man

Egyptian run-off: an election based on fear

Subtlety and moderation have been thrown out the window in the Egyptian presidential election. Read Article Egyptian run-off: an election based on fear

Syrian opponents agree Lebanon must stay stable

Officials from Moscow to Riyadh are alarmed that Syria¿s crisis has fuelled sectarian clashes in Lebanon. Read Article Syrian opponents agree Lebanon must stay stable

Egyptians look to brighter future

Egyptians took a leap into the unknown this week as they voted in legitimate presidential elections for the first time. Read Article Egyptians look to brighter future

Talks move to Moscow as Iran spurns nuclear proposals

Despite wide differences, all parties simply have too much interest vested in a diplomatic solution to let negotiations collapse just a month after they were revived in Istanbul. Read Article Talks move to Moscow as Iran spurns nuclear proposals

Both sides in Syria guilty of crimes, says the UN

The findings were released in Geneva by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria, which said the conflict has become "increasingly militarised." Read Article Both sides in Syria guilty of crimes, says the UN

Election run-off all but certain as Egypt voting ends

Four men are expected to stand a chance of making the second round, as election rules call for a another round of voting if no candidate wins more than 50 per cent of the votes. Read Article Election run-off all but certain as Egypt voting ends

Yemen military offensive kills 35 Al Qaeda militants in Jaar

The assault came as thousands of people took part in a funeral for the dozens of soldiers killed on Monday in a suicide bombing in Sanaa. Read Article Yemen military offensive kills 35 Al Qaeda militants in Jaar

Right-wing Israeli MPs whipped up Tel Aviv race riots: reports

Violent race riots that shook southern Tel Aviv overnight prompted top-level calls for the immediate arrest and expulsion of tens of thousands of African migrants. Read Article Right-wing Israeli MPs whipped up Tel Aviv race riots: reports

Sanctions on Syria has cost country $4 billion, says oil minister

Sufian Allaw blames international sanctions for shortages of cooking gas and other basic goods, but the US ambassador to Damascus denied that the international sanctions are to blame. Read Article Sanctions on Syria has cost country $4 billion, says oil minister

Iran nuclear talks go down to the wire

Iran threatened today to scupper efforts to defuse the crisis over Tehran¿s nuclear programme in the final hours of crunch talks in Baghdad after world powers stopped short of offering sanctions relief. Read Article Iran nuclear talks go down to the wire

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Washington's $1bn election-year gift for Israel's 'arms dome'

Additional aid from the US is earmarked for Israeli missile defence amid heightened tension over Iran. Washington's $1bn election-year gift for Israel's 'arms dome'

Street artists fear they're being edged out of modern India

The artists and musicians of a New Delhi slum fear an enforced move will destroy the vibrant community that helps keep their skills alive. Street artists fear they're being edged out of modern India