German authorities arrest suspected Islamist fundraisers
Two men and a woman, all German citizens, have been arrested for allegedly sending money to the Islamic Jihad Union. The organization is alleged to have planned attacks on German targets.
EU condemns Dubai passport plot
European Union foreign ministers condemn the use of forged passports in the assassination of a top Palestinian militant.
Operation Moshtarak: Which way the war in Afghanistan?
Over a week into the joint allied offensive in Helmand province, NATO commanders have been cautioning that the true success of the mission cannot be fully gauged for months to come and indeed possibly beyond that.
Iran warning over 'Persian Gulf'
Iran says airlines will be banned from flying into its airspace unless they use the term "Persian Gulf" on in-flight monitors.
W Bank shrines 'Israeli heritage'
Israel's prime minister announces a controversial plan to add two West Bank religious sites to the country's national heritage list.
Merkel puts brakes on minister's nuclear phase-out plans
Debate is still raging in the German government over the use of nuclear energy. Chancellor Merkel has distanced herself from comments by the environment minister that Germany could phase out its nuclear plants by 2030.
Ukraine PM drops poll challenge
Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko drops her legal challenge against her rival's victory in Ukraine's presidential election.
Yanukovych, Tymoshenko battle for power
Ukrainian President-elect Viktor Yanukovych is taking steps to force out the government of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is contesting his recent victory in the country’s presidential elections in court.
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