VOA News: Middle East
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:18 GMT
Early Results Show Iraqi PM's Coalition Leading in Elections
State of Law coalition ahead in predominantly Shi'ite southern provinces of Najaf and Babil
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:28:00 GMT
US Reaffirms Support of Israel, Palestinians Threaten to Cancel Negotiations
Vice President Biden wraps up visit to Israel, Palestinian territories, calling for both sides to resume negotiations
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:37:17 GMT
Netanyahu Expresses 'Regret' About Timing of Housing Plan
Approval of plans in East Jerusalem came as U.S. Vice President Joe Biden was visiting to help relaunch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:14:31 GMT
Arab League, Israel Indirect Talks Off
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas tells Arab League chief he will not enter indirect talks with Israel because of new settlements
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:21:38 GMT
US Defense Secretary Visits Saudi Arabia After Afghan Trip
Robert Gates is keeping up pressure on Iran, consulting with Saudi Arabia about how to respond to Tehran's disputed nuclear program
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:23:39 GMT
Murdoch Urges More Freedom for Middle East Media
News Corporation chief calls on Arab countries to stop putting restrictions on their media
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:08 GMT
Iran's Ahmadinejad Criticizes US Role in Afghanistan
Iranian President accuses United States of playing a "double game" in Afghanistan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:04:47 GMT
US Pro-Democracy Stance Has Limited Impact in Mideast, New Study Suggests
Despite Obama pledge to support democratic freedoms, survey suggests human rights situation worsened in Mideast
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:53:38 GMT
Announcement of Israeli Settlement Plan Overshadows Biden Visit
US vice president repeats condemnation of decision to build 1,600 new homes in disputed East Jerusalem
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:01:27 GMT
Tensions Escalate Over West Bank Holy Sites
Hebron site is sacred to Muslims and Jews
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:11:32 GMT
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