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Iraq election tangle stokes fears of new violence

Last Updated: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 21:39

For the first time since the 2003 overthrow of their patron, Saddam Hussein, Iraq`s Sunni Arabs are on the winning side. But the triumph may be short-lived.

Arabs rule out peace talks unless Israel halts settlements

Last Updated: Sunday, March 28, 2010, 23:01

Arab leaders on Sunday ruled out renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace talks unless Israel halts all new settlement building and urged US President Barack Obama to keep up his opposition.

Kenya deports 4 Arabs, alleges terror link: Cleric

Last Updated: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11:51

A Muslim cleric in Kenya says police are deporting three men from the United Arab Emirates and one from Oman because they suspect them of having links to terror groups, though the four say they are tourists.

US seeks to rally Arabs against Iran`s nuclear project

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 16:00

President Barack Obama has launched a wave of high-stakes US diplomacy in the Middle East as Washington seeks to ratchet up pressure on Iran over its nuclear program.

Gates asks Arabs to strengthen military ties with eye on Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 10:34

Defence Secretary Robert Gates asked US allies in the Arab world to strengthen their military capabilities and defence cooperation with Washington as a means of pressuring Iran to back off its nuclear program.

Iraq postpones census over fears of ethnic strife

Last Updated: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 23:58

Iraq said on Sunday it has postponed plans to hold the first census in more than two decades due to fears it could stoke ethnic and political tension.

Lack of rights hampers progress in Arab nations: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 09:17

The lack of human rights, political and social justice as well as a stable environment has prevented individuals in Arab countries from improving, the UN Development Programme said on Tuesday.