Blair blasts Britons over Iraq war

Former British PM tells US broadcaster that Britons had 'curious habit', hold 'conspiracy' views.

Britain's Brown to face Iraq inquiry in early March

Yemen to keep up Qaeda strikes 'around the clock'

Sanaa says 'will not be intimidated by Al-Qaeda threats' as group calls for more attacks.


Israel to raze 200 Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Israeli demolitions of homes in Palestinian East Jerusalem expected to quash future peace deal.


Beshir: Sudan ready to normalise ties with Chad

Sudanese President says his country has completely turned page on problems with Chad.

Chad-Sudan deal could end Darfur 'insecurity'

US solider uses torture practice on own daughter

American soldier charged with 'waterboarding' own 4-year-old daughter over ABC recital.


Iraq war critic US congressman dies

John Murtha, known for fierce calls for US troops withdrawal from Iraq, dies at age of 77.


Lieberman slams Turkey's 'anti-Israeli' stance

Extremist Israeli FM hopes Turkey will make 'certain amendments' to its foreign policy.


Iran starts higher uranium enrichment

China urges more talks on Iran nuclear deal as US, France push for 'strong' sanctions.


Somali rebels warn government against offensive

Hezb al-Islam militia, Shebab insurgents vow to defend themselves from any government-backed attack.


Operation Breakfast Redux

A provocative -- and perhaps ominous -- analogy for today: The CIA’s escalating drone war in the Pakistani tribal borderlands and Richard Nixon’s secret bombing campaign against the Cambodian equivalent, argues Pratap Chatterjee.


Bad to Worse in Iraq

United States influence is declining, and Iran's is rising -- and controversies fuel doubts and fears for the Iraqi election on March 7, writes Robert Dreyfuss.


John Murtha: The Old Marine Who Wanted Our Soldiers Home

Murtha's 2005 call to bring the troops home from Iraq -- and the ensuing tussle with Cheney -- was a critical turning point in the debate about the war. Even more, it was a critical turning point in the struggle to expose Bush and Cheney for who they were, says John Nichols.


Palestine and Disproportional Imperialism Vs. Proportional Resistance

History has proved that empires and their clients states, including the land they seize, are not eternal. Empires collapse and become dismantled due to resistance movements that bleed their vital resources dry, notes Dallas Darling.


Straw denies ignoring Iraq war legal advice

British minister says received Foreign Office advice that said Iraq war 'crime of aggression'.


Chad leader extends olive branch to Beshir

Deby says his visit to Sudan aims to show his country’s commitment to see peace restored between two nations.


No war crimes trial for Darfur rebel chief

ICC says chamber is not satisfied there is enough evidence to charge Abu Garda over killing of 12 AU peacekeepers.


Lebanon president wary of Israeli war threats

Michel Sleiman says Israeli threats unjustified, could 'no longer take them lightly'.


Abbas mulls indirect talks with Israel

Palestinian President has requested number of guarantees for US-mediated indirect talks with Israel.


HRW: Bahrain has resumed torturing detainees

US-based rights group says there is credible evidence security forces have subjected detainees to torture.


Ten soldiers killed in north Yemen clashes

Military source says most of ten soldiers killed were gunned down by snipers in north Yemen.


Hamas leader holds talks with Russian FM

Meshaal accuses United States of attempting to sabotage Palestinian reconciliation efforts.

Palestinians to hold local elections in July

Israel denies apology before Saudi handshake

Tel Aviv: no apology from Israeli deputy foreign minister to Saudi prince in Munich.


US expects modest gains from thaw with Syria

Analysts: thaw in allows US to reap benefits from intelligence cooperation with Damascus.




Creative chefs rewarded for creating camel meat dishes in Abu Dhabi




Mohammed Bin Zayed tours Al Dhafra Festival




Abu Dhabi highlights 'Zayed The First' legacy




WHO welcomes Egypt’s organ transplant bill




No sour grapes for Lebanon's wine-making Maronite monks




UAE hospital offers medical treatment that's for the birds




Abu Dhabi's tourism industry urged to go digital




Liwa's Qasr Al Sarab resort offers breathtaking vistas




Bleak outlook for Iraq's lonely hearts




'My Name Is Khan' to premiere in Abu Dhabi




'Smooth sail oh Jewel of Muscat' – Rowas: the Jewel is an Embassy of goodwill




Akram Khan dance masterpiece 'GNOSIS' in Abu Dhabi




Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces winners of 'Literature' and 'Children’s Literature'




Iran cuts ties with British Museum over Persian treasure




Anasy Documentary Awards extends applications deadline