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| Mar. 19 |
Saudi Arabia |
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TV presenter gets death sentence |
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| Mar. 18 |
Jerusalem |
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Netanyahu offers Clinton 'to build trust' |
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Dubai |
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Kiss case highlights culture clash |
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| Mar. 17 |
Jerusalem |
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Netanyahu in-law in Obama slur |
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| Mar. 14 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel to probe settlement announcement |
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| Mar. 13 |
Baghdad |
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PM's group leads in early election results |
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| Mar. 12 |
 Jerusalem |
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Israel seals off West Bank Israeli Defense Minister Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours and tightened security around the old city of Jer...
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| Mar. 9 |
Jerusalem |
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Biden condemns new Israel housing units Vice President Joe Biden the United States condemns Israel's decision to build 1,600 housing units in a Jerusalem neighborhood
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Jerusalem |
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Israel approves new homes in E. Jerusalem| Israel has approved the building of 1,600 new homes in east Jerusalem, in a move that threatens to overshadow Joe Biden's visit | |
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| Mar. 8 |
Israel |
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Joe Biden in Israel to press peace talks |
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| Mar. 7 |
Iraq |
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Election hit by insurgent attacks
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| Mar. 6 |
Iraq |
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Polls open for Iraq national election |
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| Mar. 4 |
Turkey |
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Turkey anger at US Armenian vote
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Baghdad |
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Polling stations bombed as election begins |
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| Feb.10 |
Iran |
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Iran braces for anti-government protests |
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| Feb.6 |
Iran |
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Iran warning against protests |
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| Feb.2 |
 Iran |
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Ahmadinejad accepts nuclear deal terms The president has said it is ready to send its enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal to ease concerns about its nuclear...
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| Jan.10 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel to construct Egyptian border barrier |
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| Jan.3 |
Yemen |
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U.S., Britain close embassies in Yemen
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| Dec.27 |
Iran |
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Several killed, 300 arrested in protests 
Map of Tehran Iran The clashes broke out between demonstrators and security forces as large crowds gathered for Ashura, a major religious observance
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| Dec.26 |
Iran |
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Renewed clashes reported |
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| Dec.23 |
Iran |
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Clashes at Montazeri ceremony
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| Dec.19 |
Iran |
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Dissident Grand Ayatollah Montazeri dies Map of Qom Iran 87-year-old theologian was based in the holy city Qom. He was a moving spirit in the 1979 revolution and a critic of President Ahmadinejad
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| Nov.30 |
Gulf |
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Iranian navy detains five Britons on yacht |
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| Nov.29 |
Iran |
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Iran authorizes 10 new nuke plants Iran's Cabinet has authorized the construction of another 10 uranium enrichment plants, further defying international calls
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| Nov.27 |
Iran |
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IAEA urges Iran to scrap nuke facility |
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| Nov.17 |
Jerusalem |
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Israel approves plan to build 900 houses |
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| Nov.5 |
West Bank |
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Abbas 'will not seek re-election' |
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| Oct.25 |
Iran |
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UN team 'visit Iran nuclear site' A team from the nuclear watchdog has inspected a previously secret uranium enrichment plant in Iran, near the holy city of Qom
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| Oct.24 |
Iran |
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U.N. in Iran to inspect nuke facility |
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| Oct.21 |
Iran |
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Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed' |
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| Oct.11 |
 Turkey |
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Israel out of NATO event because of Gaza Turkey excluded Israel from a planned NATO military exercise partly because of Turkey's criticism of Gaza offensive nearly a year ago
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| Sep.18 |
Iran |
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Protesters chant 'death to dictator' |
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| Aug.30 |
Jerusalem |
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Olmert charged in corruption probe |
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| Aug.21 |
Iran |
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Defence minister-designate on Interpol list Iran's defence minister-designate Vahidi is on an Interpol 'wanted' list over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Argentina
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| Aug.8 |
Iran |
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UK, French embassy employees on trial A mass trial of Iranians and others arrested in post-election demonstrations resumed, with about 100 defendants in Tehran's Revolutionary Co...
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| Aug.5 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad sworn in |
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| Aug.3 |
Iran |
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Protests in Iran as Ahmadinejad endorsed Hundreds of Iranians took to the streets, hours after the country's supreme leader endorsed President Ahmadinejad for a second term in offic...
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| Aug.2 |
Jerusalem |
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Palestinians evicted |
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| Jun.29 |
Iran |
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Council: Partial recount validates vote |
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| Jun.28 |
Iran |
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British Embassy workers seized in Iran
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| Jun.22 |
Iran |
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Hundreds protest, despite warning
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| Jun.21 |
Iran |
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Iran silences street protesters
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| Jun.20 |
Iran |
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Security forces use tear gas on protesters |
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| Jun.19 |
Iran |
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Ayatollah demands end to protests |
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| Jun.18 |
Iran |
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Iranians take to streets in mourning march |
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| Jun.16 |
Iran |
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Mass opposition rally |
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| Jun.14 |
Iran |
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Hatred, chaos and savage beatings |
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Jerusalem |
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PM calls for demilitarized Palestinian state
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| Jun.13 |
Iran |
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Election protests turn violent Map of Tehran Iran Ahmadinejad declaration as the winner of presidential election brought thousands of supporters of the rival Moussavi onto the streets
| Moussavi supporters are crying foul as street clashes have erupted in the aftermath of the polls
Protesters and riot police engaged in running battles, with stones thrown, and people shouting 'death to the dictatorship'
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| Jun.12 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad has large lead in election Defying many predictions, Iranian President held a commanding lead in the presidential vote. With 70% of votes counted, Ahmadinejad has 66%
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| Jun.10 |
Iran |
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Iran row fires campaign's end |
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| Jun.7 |
Lebanon |
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Pro-West bloc retains control
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| May.16 |
Kuwait |
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Kuwait votes for first female MPs |
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| May.11 |
Tel Aviv |
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Pope addresses Holocaust on Israel visit
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Iran |
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U.S. journalist freed in Iran |
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| May.8 |
Jordan |
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Pope begins Mid-East pilgrimage |
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| Apr.18 |
Iran |
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Iran jails journalist as US spy
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| Mar.20 |
Iran |
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Obama offers Iran 'new beginning'
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| Feb.20 |
Jerusalem |
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Netanyahu picked to form government
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| Feb.2 |
Iran |
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Iran makes first satellite launch | Iran has launched its first domestically made satellite into orbit from a Safir-2 rocket. Iran is subject to UN sanctions. President Ahmadinejad said that with it Iran had 'officially achieved a presence in space'.
A US st... | |
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| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
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Change in the air as Iraq votes |
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| Dec.14 |
 Baghdad |
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Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush | Bush made a farewell visit, where he met with Iraqi leaders, talked to the media and joked after a man threw shoes at him. Muntadhar al-Zaidi, an Iraqi journalist, was wrestled to the floor by security guards after dur... | |
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| Nov.27 |
Baghdad |
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Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future |
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| Sep.21 |
Jerusalem |
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Israeli PM Olmert declares intent to resign |
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| May.8 |
Jerusalem |
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Olmert faces new corruption probe |
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| Apr.24 |
Syria |
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Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
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| Nov.23 |
Beirut |
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Lahoud steps down; no successor |
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| Sep.17 |
Baghdad |
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Iraq shootout firm loses license |
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| Aug.28 |
Turkey |
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Turks elect ex-Islamist president
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| Jul.22 |
Turkey |
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Ruling party claims win |
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| Jun.14 |
West Bank |
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Abbas sacks Hamas-led government |
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| May.28 |
Baghdad |
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U.S., Iran hold historic talks |
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| Apr.30 |
Jerusalem |
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'Severe failure' over Lebanon war |
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| Apr.27 |
Turkey |
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Army 'concerned' by vote
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| Apr.9 |
Iran |
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Nuclear program stepped up |
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| Apr.4 |
Iran |
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Ahmadinejad frees UK sailors |
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| Feb.8 |
Mecca |
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Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact
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| Jan.22 |
Beirut |
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Protesters barricade roads |
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| Dec.20 |
Turkmenistan |
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President Niyazov dies aged 66 |
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| Dec.17 |
Iran |
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Reformist Rafsanjani regains influence |
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| Dec.16 |
West Bank |
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President Abbas calls for early elections |
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| Dec.1 |
Beirut |
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Huge rally demands PM quit
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| Nov.26 |
Jordan |
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King warns of civil wars |
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| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians, Israel agree to cease-fire
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| Nov.13 |
Gaza |
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Shabir to lead Palestinian government |
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| Nov.5 |
Turkey |
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Ex-PM Ecevit dies at 81 |
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| Oct.15 |
Jerusalem |
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Police back Katsav rape charges
|
| Aug.31 |
Iran |
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Sanctions loom, Iran keeps enriching |
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| May.20 |
Baghdad |
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Parliament approves Cabinet
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| Apr.11 |
Iran |
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Iran 'advances uranium program'
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| Mar.28 |
Jerusalem |
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Kadima wins at polls
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| Feb.4 |
 Syria |
|
Danish, Norwegian embassies ablaze Map of Damascus Syria| Hundreds of Syrian demonstrators stormed the Danish Embassy in Damascus and set fire to the building in protest at the cartoons. Protesters scaled the Danish mission amid chants of 'God is great', before moving on to attack the Norwegian site. Denmark and Norway ... | |
|
| Jan.26 |
 West Bank |
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Hamas won elections Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
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| Jan.4 |
Jerusalem |
|
Sharon fights for life after stroke Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
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|
| Dec.30 |
Lebanon |
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Ex-VP: Assad threatened Lebanese PM
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| Dec.15 |
Iraq |
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'High turnout' in election
|
| Dec.11 |
Syria |
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New Hariri report 'blames Syria'
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| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
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Palestinians take over key border
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| Nov.20 |
Jerusalem |
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Sharon to quit Likud party Prime Minister is set to quit his ruling party and run separately in next year's elections
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| |
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| Oct.26 |
Iran |
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Israel 'must be wiped from map' |
|
| Oct.25 |
Baghdad |
|
Draft constitution passes The referendum has passed, according to final provisional results issued by Iraqi election officials
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| Oct.20 |
Lebanon |
|
U.N. probe links Syria to Hariri killing |
|
| Sep.11 |
Gaza |
|
Israeli flag lowered over Gaza It was the end of 38 years of an occupation of the Palestinian territory 2 weeks ahead of schedule
|
| Aug.28 |
Baghdad |
|
Committee signs Iraq's draft constitution |
|
| Aug.22 |
Gaza |
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Settlers leave last outpost |
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| |
|
| Aug.1 |
Saudi Arabia |
|
King Fahd dead |
|
| Jun.24 |
Iran |
|
Ahmadinejad elected as president |
|
| Jun.20 |
Beirut |
|
Hariri camp secured majority in parliament |
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| |
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| May.3 |
Baghdad |
|
Parliament swears in partial government |
|
| |
|
| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
|
Iraqis vote amid violence In a first free election in a half century, there is a higher than expected turnout amid attacks and threats of violence
|
| Jan.9 |
West Bank |
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Abbas wins presidential election |
|
|
| |
|
| Nov.12 |
West Bank |
|
Chaos as Arafat is buried |
|
| Jun.27 |
Baghdad |
|
US hands over sovereignty in Iraq |
|
| |
|
| Jan.11 |
Iran |
|
Protest as reformists blocked |
|
|
| |
|
| Jun.4 |
Jordan |
|
Summit with Sharon, Abbas, Bush |
|
| Apr.30 |
Israel |
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New Mid-East peace plan launched |
|
| Apr.9 |
Baghdad |
|
Statue falls, Saddam's regime in disarray |
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| |
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| |
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| Jun.10 |
Syria |
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Bashar al-Assad succeeds late father |
|
| Mar.21 |
Jerusalem |
|
Visit by Pope John Paul II
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 13 |
Baghdad |
PM's group leads in early election results |
|
| Mar. 7 |
Iraq |
Election hit by insurgent attacks
|
| Mar. 6 |
Iraq |
Polls open for Iraq national election |
|
| Mar. 4 |
Baghdad |
Polling stations bombed as election begins |
| 2009 |
|
| Jun.29 |
Iran |
Council: Partial recount validates vote |
|
| Jun.12 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad has large lead in election Defying many predictions, Iranian President held a commanding lead in the presidential vote. With 70% of votes counted, Ahmadinejad has 66%
|
| Jun.10 |
Iran |
Iran row fires campaign's end |
|
| Jun.7 |
Lebanon |
Pro-West bloc retains control
|
| May.16 |
Kuwait |
Kuwait votes for first female MPs |
|
| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
Change in the air as Iraq votes |
| 2007 |
|
| Jul.22 |
Turkey |
Ruling party claims win |
|
| Apr.27 |
Turkey |
Army 'concerned' by vote
| 2006 |
|
| Dec.17 |
Iran |
Reformist Rafsanjani regains influence |
|
| Dec.16 |
West Bank |
President Abbas calls for early elections |
|
| Mar.28 |
Jerusalem |
Kadima wins at polls
|
| Jan.26 |
West Bank |
Hamas won elections Hamas and Fatah supporters scuffled outside the Palestinian parliament building
| 2005 |
|
| Dec.15 |
Iraq |
'High turnout' in election
|
| Oct.25 |
Baghdad |
Draft constitution passes The referendum has passed, according to final provisional results issued by Iraqi election officials
|
| Jun.24 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad elected as president |
|
| Jan.30 |
Iraq |
Iraqis vote amid violence In a first free election in a half century, there is a higher than expected turnout amid attacks and threats of violence
|
| Jan.9 |
West Bank |
Abbas wins presidential election |
|
|
| 2005 |
|
| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
Palestinians take over key border
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 9 |
Jerusalem |
Israel approves new homes in E. Jerusalem| Israel has approved the building of 1,600 new homes in east Jerusalem, in a move that threatens to overshadow Joe Biden's visit | |
| 2009 |
|
| Nov.17 |
Jerusalem |
Israel approves plan to build 900 houses |
|
| Jun.14 |
Jerusalem |
PM calls for demilitarized Palestinian state
| 2007 |
|
| Jun.14 |
West Bank |
Abbas sacks Hamas-led government |
| 2005 |
|
| Sep.11 |
Gaza |
Israeli flag lowered over Gaza It was the end of 38 years of an occupation of the Palestinian territory 2 weeks ahead of schedule
|
| Aug.28 |
Baghdad |
Committee signs Iraq's draft constitution |
| 2004 |
|
| Jun.27 |
Baghdad |
US hands over sovereignty in Iraq |
| 2003 |
|
| Apr.9 |
Baghdad |
Statue falls, Saddam's regime in disarray |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Mar.20 |
Iran |
Obama offers Iran 'new beginning'
|
|
| 2000 |
|
| Mar.21 |
Jerusalem |
Visit by Pope John Paul II
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Feb.6 |
Iran |
Iran warning against protests |
| 2006 |
|
| Nov.26 |
Jordan |
King warns of civil wars |
| 2005 |
|
| Dec.30 |
Lebanon |
Ex-VP: Assad threatened Lebanese PM
|
|
| 2005 |
|
| Aug.22 |
Gaza |
Settlers leave last outpost |
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 14 |
Jerusalem |
Israel to probe settlement announcement |
| 2005 |
|
| Dec.11 |
Syria |
New Hariri report 'blames Syria'
|
| Oct.20 |
Lebanon |
U.N. probe links Syria to Hariri killing |
|
|
| 2007 |
|
| Feb.8 |
Mecca |
Palestinian talks yield power-sharing pact
| 2006 |
|
| Nov.25 |
Gaza |
Palestinians, Israel agree to cease-fire
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 8 |
Israel |
Joe Biden in Israel to press peace talks |
| 2009 |
|
| May.11 |
Tel Aviv |
Pope addresses Holocaust on Israel visit
|
| May.8 |
Jordan |
Pope begins Mid-East pilgrimage |
| 2008 |
|
| Dec.14 |
Baghdad |
Iraqi journalist throws shoes at Bush | Bush made a farewell visit, where he met with Iraqi leaders, talked to the media and joked after a man threw shoes at him. Muntadhar al-Zaidi, an Iraqi journalist, was wrestled to the floor by security guards after dur... | |
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 19 |
Saudi Arabia |
TV presenter gets death sentence |
|
| Mar. 18 |
Dubai |
Kiss case highlights culture clash |
| 2009 |
|
| Nov.30 |
Gulf |
Iranian navy detains five Britons on yacht |
|
| Aug.8 |
Iran |
UK, French embassy employees on trial A mass trial of Iranians and others arrested in post-election demonstrations resumed, with about 100 defendants in Tehran's Revolutionary Co...
|
| Aug.2 |
Jerusalem |
Palestinians evicted |
|
| May.11 |
Iran |
U.S. journalist freed in Iran |
|
| Apr.18 |
Iran |
Iran jails journalist as US spy
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Jan.3 |
Yemen |
U.S., Britain close embassies in Yemen
| 2009 |
|
| Jun.28 |
Iran |
British Embassy workers seized in Iran
|
|
| 2007 |
|
| May.28 |
Baghdad |
U.S., Iran hold historic talks |
| 2003 |
|
| Jun.4 |
Jordan |
Summit with Sharon, Abbas, Bush |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Oct.11 |
Turkey |
Israel out of NATO event because of Gaza Turkey excluded Israel from a planned NATO military exercise partly because of Turkey's criticism of Gaza offensive nearly a year ago
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 18 |
Jerusalem |
Netanyahu offers Clinton 'to build trust' |
|
| Mar. 17 |
Jerusalem |
Netanyahu in-law in Obama slur |
| 2009 |
|
| Nov.5 |
West Bank |
Abbas 'will not seek re-election' |
|
| Aug.30 |
Jerusalem |
Olmert charged in corruption probe |
|
| Aug.21 |
Iran |
Defence minister-designate on Interpol list Iran's defence minister-designate Vahidi is on an Interpol 'wanted' list over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish centre in Argentina
|
| Aug.5 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad sworn in |
|
| Feb.20 |
Jerusalem |
Netanyahu picked to form government
| 2008 |
|
| Sep.21 |
Jerusalem |
Israeli PM Olmert declares intent to resign |
|
| May.8 |
Jerusalem |
Olmert faces new corruption probe |
| 2007 |
|
| Nov.23 |
Beirut |
Lahoud steps down; no successor |
|
| Apr.30 |
Jerusalem |
'Severe failure' over Lebanon war |
| 2006 |
|
| Nov.13 |
Gaza |
Shabir to lead Palestinian government |
|
| Oct.15 |
Jerusalem |
Police back Katsav rape charges
|
| Jan.4 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon fights for life after stroke Prime Minister was suffering what his doctor called a 'significant' stroke. His powers were transferred to Ehud Olmert
| 2005 |
|
| Nov.20 |
Jerusalem |
Sharon to quit Likud party Prime Minister is set to quit his ruling party and run separately in next year's elections
| 2000 |
|
| Jun.10 |
Syria |
Bashar al-Assad succeeds late father |
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Feb.10 |
Iran |
Iran braces for anti-government protests |
| 2009 |
|
| Dec.27 |
Iran |
Several killed, 300 arrested in protests Map of Tehran Iran The clashes broke out between demonstrators and security forces as large crowds gathered for Ashura, a major religious observance
|
| Dec.26 |
Iran |
Renewed clashes reported |
|
| Dec.23 |
Iran |
Clashes at Montazeri ceremony
|
| Sep.18 |
Iran |
Protesters chant 'death to dictator' |
|
| Aug.3 |
Iran |
Protests in Iran as Ahmadinejad endorsed Hundreds of Iranians took to the streets, hours after the country's supreme leader endorsed President Ahmadinejad for a second term in offic...
|
| Jun.22 |
Iran |
Hundreds protest, despite warning
|
| Jun.21 |
Iran |
Iran silences street protesters
|
| Jun.20 |
Iran |
Security forces use tear gas on protesters |
|
| Jun.19 |
Iran |
Ayatollah demands end to protests |
|
| Jun.18 |
Iran |
Iranians take to streets in mourning march |
|
| Jun.16 |
Iran |
Mass opposition rally |
|
| Jun.14 |
Iran |
Hatred, chaos and savage beatings |
|
| Jun.13 |
Iran |
Election protests turn violent Map of Tehran Iran Ahmadinejad declaration as the winner of presidential election brought thousands of supporters of the rival Moussavi onto the streets
| Moussavi supporters are crying foul as street clashes have erupted in the aftermath of the polls
Protesters and riot police engaged in running battles, with stones thrown, and people shouting 'death to the dictatorship'
|
| |
| 2007 |
|
| Jan.22 |
Beirut |
Protesters barricade roads |
| 2006 |
|
| Dec.1 |
Beirut |
Huge rally demands PM quit
|
| Feb.4 |
Syria |
Danish, Norwegian embassies ablaze Map of Damascus Syria| Hundreds of Syrian demonstrators stormed the Danish Embassy in Damascus and set fire to the building in protest at the cartoons. Protesters scaled the Danish mission amid chants of 'God is great', before moving on to attack the Norwegian site. Denmark and Norway ... | |
| 2004 |
|
| Jan.11 |
Iran |
Protest as reformists blocked |
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Feb.2 |
Iran |
Iran makes first satellite launch | Iran has launched its first domestically made satellite into orbit from a Safir-2 rocket. Iran is subject to UN sanctions. President Ahmadinejad said that with it Iran had 'officially achieved a presence in space'.
A US st... | |
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Mar. 12 |
Jerusalem |
Israel seals off West Bank Israeli Defense Minister Barak has ordered the army to seal off the West Bank for 48 hours and tightened security around the old city of Jer...
|
| Jan.10 |
Jerusalem |
Israel to construct Egyptian border barrier |
|
|
| 2010 |
|
| Feb.2 |
Iran |
Ahmadinejad accepts nuclear deal terms The president has said it is ready to send its enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal to ease concerns about its nuclear...
| 2009 |
|
| Nov.29 |
Iran |
Iran authorizes 10 new nuke plants Iran's Cabinet has authorized the construction of another 10 uranium enrichment plants, further defying international calls
|
| Nov.27 |
Iran |
IAEA urges Iran to scrap nuke facility |
|
| Oct.25 |
Iran |
UN team 'visit Iran nuclear site' A team from the nuclear watchdog has inspected a previously secret uranium enrichment plant in Iran, near the holy city of Qom
|
| Oct.24 |
Iran |
U.N. in Iran to inspect nuke facility |
|
| Oct.21 |
Iran |
Iran nuclear fuel deal 'agreed' |
| 2008 |
|
| Apr.24 |
Syria |
Syria 'had covert nuclear scheme' |
| 2007 |
|
| Apr.9 |
Iran |
Nuclear program stepped up |
| 2006 |
|
| Aug.31 |
Iran |
Sanctions loom, Iran keeps enriching |
|
| Apr.11 |
Iran |
Iran 'advances uranium program'
|
|
| 2009 |
|
| Dec.19 |
Iran |
Dissident Grand Ayatollah Montazeri dies Map of Qom Iran 87-year-old theologian was based in the holy city Qom. He was a moving spirit in the 1979 revolution and a critic of President Ahmadinejad
| 2006 |
|
| Dec.20 |
Turkmenistan |
President Niyazov dies aged 66 |
|
| Nov.5 |
Turkey |
Ex-PM Ecevit dies at 81 |
| 2005 |
|
| Aug.1 |
Saudi Arabia |
King Fahd dead |
| 2004 |
|
| Nov.12 |
West Bank |
Chaos as Arafat is buried |
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Nov.27 |
Baghdad |
Parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future |
| 2007 |
|
| Aug.28 |
Turkey |
Turks elect ex-Islamist president
| 2006 |
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| May.20 |
Baghdad |
Parliament approves Cabinet
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| Jun.20 |
Beirut |
Hariri camp secured majority in parliament |
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| May.3 |
Baghdad |
Parliament swears in partial government |
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