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15:03, january 8, 2009

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Egypt says Israel, Hamas, Palestinians set talks

Egypt's U.N. ambassador said Wednesday that representatives of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas agreed to meet separately with Egyptian officials Thursday for talks on the Gaza crisis.

15:00, january 8, 2009

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Iran biggest Mideast challenge for Obama: White House

President-elect Barack Obama should seek tougher sanctions against Iran, which will be his biggest Middle East challenge, outgoing White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley said on

14:58, january 8, 2009

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NATO: Bomb kills soldier in southern Afghanistan

NATO says that a bomb attack has killed one of its soldiers in southern Afghanistan. A spokesman for NATO forces, Sgt.

15:11, january 7, 2009

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Egypt and France propose plan to end Gaza conflict

The presidents of Egypt and France have proposed a plan to end the escalating Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Tuesday.

15:09, january 7, 2009

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Abbas says supports Mubarak ceasefire proposal

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday he supported a proposal by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for an immediate truce between Israel and the Palestinians in Hamas-ruled Gaza.

15:08, january 7, 2009

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EU mission calls for end to Gaza war

An EU mission to the Middle East called on Sunday for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas , with French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner deploring the "unbearable humanitarian situation in

15:07, january 7, 2009

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Afghanistan, Pakistan hail 'new' relationship, vow to fight terror

Afghanistan and Pakistan have a "new relationship" and determination to defeat terrorism and extremism, President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday after talks with his counterpart Asif Ali Zardari.

15:09, january 6, 2009

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Medvedev, Abbas call for ceasefire in Gaza

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, with both leaders stressing the need for an immediate ceasefire, the

15:07, january 6, 2009

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Obama arrives in Washington to prepare inauguration.

US President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington on Sunday in order to prepare for taking office. The inauguration ceremony will be held on January 20.

15:06, january 6, 2009

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Iran says 70,000 volunteer for Israel fight

More than 70,000 Iranian students have volunteered to carry out suicide bombings against Israel, Iran's state news agency reported Monday, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has not responded to their

15:04, january 6, 2009

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71% Say Obama Likely to Send More Troops to Afghanistan

Barack Obama said repeatedly on the campaign trail that the war on terror was being fought on the wrong front, and 71% of U.S.

15:04, january 5, 2009

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Russia seeks EU monitoring as Ukraine gas dispute intensifies

Russia on Sunday asked the European Union to provide monitoring of Ukraine's gas transit system and accused Ukraine of stealing gas bound for Europe, as Kiev levelled its own charges.

15:03, january 5, 2009

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UNSC members fail to fix statement on MidEast sit

The members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have failed to work out the text of a statement on the situation in the Middle East, Jean-Maurice Ripert, UNSC President in January, and France's UN

15:01, january 5, 2009

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Maliki seeks Iran help to rebuild Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Sunday that he hoped Iran would help rebuild his conflict-torn country by boosting economic ties.

14:59, january 5, 2009

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Britain details muddy battles with Taliban in Afghanistan

British, Afghan and coalition forces captured four key Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan during a massive operation that saw them fight at close quarters, knee-deep in mud, it emerged

15:16, december 30, 2008

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EU FMs to meet in Paris Tue to discuss MidEast situation

The Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) member-countries are to meet in the French capital on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the French Foreign Ministry announced on

15:14, december 30, 2008

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U.S. should work harder for Palestinian statehood – Lavrov

The United States should make more effective use of its clout in the Middle East to bring about the establishment of a Palestinian state, Russia's foreign minister said on Monday.

15:13, december 30, 2008

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Abbas calls meeting with Palestinian party leaders

The head of the Palestinian National Authority on Monday called for a meeting with all Palestinian political parties to discuss the situation in Gaza, the Palestinian news agency Wafa said.

15:11, december 30, 2008

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Canada's deadly December in Afghanistan just bad luck: military officials

Blame bad luck for the deaths of nine Canadian soldiers in southern Afghanistan this month, say military officials at Kandahar Airfield.

14:50, december 29, 2008

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Israel mounts third day of Gaza raids, 307 killed

Israeli warplanes pounded the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip for a third consecutive day on Monday and the Jewish state prepared to launch a possible invasion after killing 307 Palestinians in the air raids.

14:48, december 29, 2008

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Russia's Lavrov urges end to Gaza violence, aid to enclave

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged an end to military actions in the Gaza Strip and the need to allow humanitarian aid into the enclave, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

14:47, december 29, 2008

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Iran orders Muslims to defend Palestinians in Gaza

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a religious decree to Muslims around the world on Sunday, ordering them to defend Palestinians against Israel's attacks on Gaza, state television

14:46, december 29, 2008

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NATO commander calls for new US troops for Afghanistan's south

The NATO commander in southern Afghanistan called Sunday for most of the extra US troops due next year to be sent to his area, which he called the main military effort against extremists.

14:49, december 26, 2008

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Ahmadinejad Christmas message will cause offence: official

Channel 4's decision to invite Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to deliver a Christmas message was criticised by the Foreign Office Thursday, which said it would cause offence.

14:45, december 26, 2008

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Russia hopes Obama administration will listen in START talks

Russia hopes the new U.S. administration will be more ready to listen to Russia's position regarding a replacement for a strategic weapons treaty, a deputy Russian foreign minister said Thursday.

14:44, december 26, 2008

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Ukraine to hold on to cooperation with NATO with its teeth

Ukraine will step up cooperation with NATO next year, Foreign Minister vladimir Ogryzko said Thursday.

14:43, december 26, 2008

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US-led force says 11 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

The US-led coalition in Afghanistan said Friday it had killed 11 Taliban militants in an operation against a network behind a series of roadside bombings, including some that killed foreign soldiers.

14:54, december 25, 2008

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Medvedev urges Ukraine to pay gas debt, threatens cutoff

President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday Ukraine must pay its natural gas debt to Russia in full or otherwise Kiev could face disruptions in supplies.

14:52, december 25, 2008

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Iran leader's Christmas message decries bullies

Iran's president is offering season's greetings to Christians in a British TV address and suggests that if Jesus were alive, he would oppose "bullying, ill-tempered and expansionist powers" â€” an

14:51, december 25, 2008

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Egypt says Israel, Hamas, Palestinians set talks

Egypt's U.N. ambassador said Wednesday that representatives of Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas agreed to meet separately with Egyptian officials Thursday for talks on the Gaza crisis.

Iran biggest Mideast challenge for Obama: White House

President-elect Barack Obama should seek tougher sanctions against Iran, which will be his biggest Middle East challenge, outgoing White House national security adviser Stephen Hadley said on

NATO: Bomb kills soldier in southern Afghanistan

NATO says that a bomb attack has killed one of its soldiers in southern Afghanistan. A spokesman for NATO forces, Sgt.

Egypt and France propose plan to end Gaza conflict

The presidents of Egypt and France have proposed a plan to end the escalating Israeli-Hamas conflict in Gaza, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Tuesday.

Abbas says supports Mubarak ceasefire proposal

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday he supported a proposal by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for an immediate truce between Israel and the Palestinians in Hamas-ruled Gaza.

EU mission calls for end to Gaza war

An EU mission to the Middle East called on Sunday for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas , with French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner deploring the "unbearable humanitarian situation in

Afghanistan, Pakistan hail 'new' relationship, vow to fight terror

Afghanistan and Pakistan have a "new relationship" and determination to defeat terrorism and extremism, President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday after talks with his counterpart Asif Ali Zardari.

Medvedev, Abbas call for ceasefire in Gaza

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday, with both leaders stressing the need for an immediate ceasefire, the

Obama arrives in Washington to prepare inauguration.

US President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington on Sunday in order to prepare for taking office. The inauguration ceremony will be held on January 20.

Iran says 70,000 volunteer for Israel fight

More than 70,000 Iranian students have volunteered to carry out suicide bombings against Israel, Iran's state news agency reported Monday, but President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has not responded to their

71% Say Obama Likely to Send More Troops to Afghanistan

Barack Obama said repeatedly on the campaign trail that the war on terror was being fought on the wrong front, and 71% of U.S.

Russia seeks EU monitoring as Ukraine gas dispute intensifies

Russia on Sunday asked the European Union to provide monitoring of Ukraine's gas transit system and accused Ukraine of stealing gas bound for Europe, as Kiev levelled its own charges.

UNSC members fail to fix statement on MidEast sit

The members of the UN Security Council (UNSC) have failed to work out the text of a statement on the situation in the Middle East, Jean-Maurice Ripert, UNSC President in January, and France's UN

Maliki seeks Iran help to rebuild Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Sunday that he hoped Iran would help rebuild his conflict-torn country by boosting economic ties.

Britain details muddy battles with Taliban in Afghanistan

British, Afghan and coalition forces captured four key Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan during a massive operation that saw them fight at close quarters, knee-deep in mud, it emerged

EU FMs to meet in Paris Tue to discuss MidEast situation

The Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) member-countries are to meet in the French capital on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the French Foreign Ministry announced on

U.S. should work harder for Palestinian statehood – Lavrov

The United States should make more effective use of its clout in the Middle East to bring about the establishment of a Palestinian state, Russia's foreign minister said on Monday.

Abbas calls meeting with Palestinian party leaders

The head of the Palestinian National Authority on Monday called for a meeting with all Palestinian political parties to discuss the situation in Gaza, the Palestinian news agency Wafa said.

Canada's deadly December in Afghanistan just bad luck: military officials

Blame bad luck for the deaths of nine Canadian soldiers in southern Afghanistan this month, say military officials at Kandahar Airfield.

Israel mounts third day of Gaza raids, 307 killed

Israeli warplanes pounded the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip for a third consecutive day on Monday and the Jewish state prepared to launch a possible invasion after killing 307 Palestinians in the air raids.

Russia's Lavrov urges end to Gaza violence, aid to enclave

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged an end to military actions in the Gaza Strip and the need to allow humanitarian aid into the enclave, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

Iran orders Muslims to defend Palestinians in Gaza

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a religious decree to Muslims around the world on Sunday, ordering them to defend Palestinians against Israel's attacks on Gaza, state television

NATO commander calls for new US troops for Afghanistan's south

The NATO commander in southern Afghanistan called Sunday for most of the extra US troops due next year to be sent to his area, which he called the main military effort against extremists.

Ahmadinejad Christmas message will cause offence: official

Channel 4's decision to invite Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to deliver a Christmas message was criticised by the Foreign Office Thursday, which said it would cause offence.

Russia hopes Obama administration will listen in START talks

Russia hopes the new U.S. administration will be more ready to listen to Russia's position regarding a replacement for a strategic weapons treaty, a deputy Russian foreign minister said Thursday.

Ukraine to hold on to cooperation with NATO with its teeth

Ukraine will step up cooperation with NATO next year, Foreign Minister vladimir Ogryzko said Thursday.

US-led force says 11 Taliban killed in Afghanistan

The US-led coalition in Afghanistan said Friday it had killed 11 Taliban militants in an operation against a network behind a series of roadside bombings, including some that killed foreign soldiers.

Medvedev urges Ukraine to pay gas debt, threatens cutoff

President Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday Ukraine must pay its natural gas debt to Russia in full or otherwise Kiev could face disruptions in supplies.

Iran leader's Christmas message decries bullies

Iran's president is offering season's greetings to Christians in a British TV address and suggests that if Jesus were alive, he would oppose "bullying, ill-tempered and expansionist powers" â€” an

Bush withdraws 1 of 19 pardons he issued Tuesday

President George W.