Iran warns powers will ‘regret’ new sanctions
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday that any country which tried to impose new sanctions on Iran would regret its actions, and talks were still going on over a proposed nuclear fuel swap.
Egypt to unveil Tut's “family secrets” from DNA
Egypt is to unveil on Wednesday results of DNA tests carried out on the mummy of the enigmatic boy-king Tutankhamen in a bid to unravel the mystery concerning his lineage.
Facing death, freed Iraq detainees fight again
Many Iraqis released by U.S. forces after being detained for suspected links to Sunni insurgents have been killed by tribes seeking revenge or are being driven back into the arms of al-Qaeda.
Fatah Officer Killed in Inter-Group Fighting in Lebanon
A Fatah officer and a woman were killed Monday by members of an Islamist group at the main entrance of the Ain al-Helweh camp near Sidon, in southern Lebanon.
US Says It Captured Taliban's Military Commander
The United States confirmed to The New York Times that its forces have captured the number one commander of the Taliban terrorist forces, and the number two leader in the terrorist organization.
Dubai Police: 11 Agents Killed Hamas Terrorist
The Dubai Police held a news conference Monday in which they showed photographs of 11 people whom they suspect of assassinating Hamas agent Mahmoud al-Mabhouh
Statement from The Middle East Council of Churches
Voice of the Copts received the following statement from Guirguis Ibrahim Saleh, General Secretary of The Middle East Council of Churches. On behalf of Copts, Voice of the Copts President, Board of Directors and members, we thank The Middle East Council of Churches for their feeling regarding our persecuted Copts.
Gaza Terrorists Arrest British Journalist
Hamas terrorists are holding a British journalist suspected of supporting a collaborator with Israel, nearly four years after terrorists in the Hamas-controlled region kidnapped BBC reporter Alan Johnston and held him captive for nearly four months.
Lebanon Fires on Israeli Surveillance Planes
Lebanon, which has openly embraced Hizbullah both politically and militarily, fired on four Israeli surveillance planes Sunday, its military stated. No direct hits were reported. The Lebanese army rarely fires on Israel unless the planes come within range of their artillery guns.
1,400-Year-Old Winepress Uncovered, One of Israel's Largest
The Israel Antiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 1,400-year-old wine press in the vicinity of Nahal Sorek - one of the largest ever found in Israel. The location is approximately midway between Jerusalem and Ashdod.