Court charges 23 Shiite activists with forming 'terror-network' in order to ‘topple regime’ through illegal means.

Analysts stress US military presence in Iraq is needed to quell sectarian tensions, train Baghdad’s military.

‘Ma Malakat Aymanukum’ sheds light on negative aspects of society, like oppressive religious attitudes, corruption.

Italian FM calls on Tehran to grant clemency in case of Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.

Chief Palestinian negotiator warns against failure of latest round of Middle East peace talks.

Most UAE banks stop transfers to Iran after latest round of sanctions on the Islamic republic.

Major General Yoav Galant oversaw war in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip that cost lives of 1,400 Palestinians, 13 Israelis.

One killed, three injured in three Israeli air strikes targeting smuggling tunnels at Rafah, former Hamas base.

Former UN nuclear chief says government behind daughter's swimsuit photos published on Facebook.

Four policemen, two militants killed as fighting between security forces, separatists intensify in Habilayn.

The Obama administration, emerging as a strong voice on international human rights issues within the UN, has submitted its first appraisal of the United States’ own human rights record, writes Barbara Crossette.

In this time when Muslims are in the midst of their holy days, and Jews around the world prepare for their Days of Awe -- Rosh Hashanah -- I am hoping and praying that this time the peace talks will be different, and provide a remarkable breakthrough to peace, says Hesham A. Hassaballa.

UN: Iraqis from Baghdad, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewa and Salah Al-din must not be forced to return.

Sudan army denies launching major offensive using air power in Darfur killing 74 people.

EU trade chief: powerful Jewish lobby influencing US policy on Palestinian-Israeli talks.

Over 200,000 Palestinian worshippers pray in occupied Jerusalem on last Friday of Ramadan.

Beirut hands UN list of 141 suspected agents amid fears that Israel may launch new war.

Tokyo sanctions include assets freeze on people, entities linked to Iran nuclear programme.

Gul: Turkey would like entire Balkans region to integrate in Euro-Atlantic structures.

Jeddah-based organisation calls on Muslims to direct zakat to relief for flood-wracked Pakistan.

ICG: undefined border between ex-civil war foes in northern, southern Sudan creating tension.

Security officials defended Mali's efforts to combat terrorism from Al-Qaeda.

Ashtiani's son says suspension of death sentence 'does not mean it has been annulled'.