Saudi prince blasts US for Israel ties
Prince Abdulaza bin Talal: Gulf countries believe Iranian policy poses threat to regional security, deeply concerned about nuclear intentions.
Suicide bombers attack UN building in Afghanistan
Insurgents enter compund dressed as women, no casualties
Sudan arrests Darfur refugees after UN visit
Refugees spoke to UN envoys on visit to Darfur
Bahraini women fight traditions in parliament polls
The only woman in Bahrain's outgoing parliament has already secured her seat, unopposed ahead of Saturday's elections, but the other seven women vying for seats look set to fall victim to sexist traditions.
Disapproval of Islam Is No Indication of Bigotry
Does a negative opinion of Islam amount to conclusive evidence of bigotry?
Turkish police arrest 5 suspected of al-Qaida ties
Group leader was part of anti-US insurgency in Afghanistan; another designed a computer program to jam flight controls of unmanned aircraft.
Egypt's emboldened press now feeling the backlash
After the development of a growing independent media sector, the Egyptian government cracks down to keep "calm and obedience."
Islam Does Not Like Christians
Jewish Italian MP Fiamma Nirenstein was reconfirmed this week as Vice President of Italy’s Foreign Affairs Committee. In addition, she was also appointed an official consultant on Israel and the international Jewish communities by Italian Foreign Minister Frattini.
Indonesian Vice President: Stand Up Against Radicals
Vice President Boediono has received cautious praise after calling on the “silent majority†to take a stand against a growing radicalism that he describes as threatening to take the country down a path of destruction.
Iran, Saudi leaders talk on phone after arms deal advances
King Abdullah, Ahmadinejad discuss bilateral cooperation, developments in Middle East after US approves $60 billion fighter jet sale to Riyadh.