Today
12:22

Maliki takes early Iraq poll lead

news.bbc.co.uk - First results from Iraq's election show PM Nouri Maliki's grouping leading in two southern provinces, the electoral body says. More... (Middle East)
Today
11:08

Hamas releases British journalist

news.bbc.co.uk - Hamas releases a British journalist, Paul Martin, accused of spying and jailed for nearly a month in the Gaza Strip. More... (Middle East)
Today
10:12

Deadly clashes in southern Yemen

news.bbc.co.uk - At least one person is killed in clashes between police and separatists in southern Yemen. More... (Middle East)
Today
09:44

Biden tries to ease Mid-East row

news.bbc.co.uk - US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Israeli settlement plans. More... (Middle East)
Today
09:11

Hamas release British journalist

news.bbc.co.uk - Hamas release a British journalist, Paul Martin, accused of spying and jailed for a month in the Gaza Strip, British officials say. More... (Middle East)
Today
07:19

Mid-East peace talks in doubt over housing

news.bbc.co.uk - The Palestinian Authority says indirect talks with Israel will be "very difficult" if more homes are built on occupied land as planned. More... (Middle East)
Today
06:32

Peace talks in doubt over housing

news.bbc.co.uk - Palestinian head Mahmoud Abbas refuses to restart talks with Israel because of a settlements row, the Arab League says. More... (Middle East)
Today
06:01

Abbas 'refuses talks with Israel'

news.bbc.co.uk - Palestinian head Mahmoud Abbas refuses to restart talks with Israel because of a settlements row, the Arab League says. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
20:05

Israel supermarket uses parody film of Dubai assassins in advert

news.bbc.co.uk - An Israeli supermarket chain uses spoof surveillance footage, parodying that of the alleged assassins of a Hamas commander in Dubai, in a TV advert. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
12:38

Liberal or stooge?

news.bbc.co.uk - Sheikh Tantawi never shied away from controversy More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
11:46

Biden steps up pressure on Israel

news.bbc.co.uk - The US Vice-President meets the Palestinian leadership, after Israeli plans for more homes in East Jerusalem are announced. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
11:02

Israel sued over dead US activist

news.bbc.co.uk - A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
08:07

Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81

news.bbc.co.uk - Egypt's top Muslim cleric has died suddenly in Saudi Arabia at the age of 81. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
07:51

Iran attacks US over Afghanistan

news.bbc.co.uk - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
07:43

Jerusalem row clouds Biden visit

news.bbc.co.uk - The US Vice-President meets the Palestinian leadership, after Israeli plans for more homes in East Jerusalem are announced. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
07:16

Gaza activist's death case opens

news.bbc.co.uk - A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, opens in Israel. More... (Middle East)
10 Mar
2010
02:04

Activist case to open in Israel

news.bbc.co.uk - A court case brought by the family of Rachel Corrie, a US protester killed by an Israeli army bulldozer in 2003, is to open. More... (Middle East)