Gaza strip ceasefire 'possible'
2011-04-11 06:58:37
Israel and the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers signaled on Sunday they were looking to end a flare-up in violence that began four days ago.
Hamas appeals to Israel to halt fighting
2011-04-10 22:00:57
A senior member of Gaza's ruling Hamas movement on Sunday made a rare appeal to the Israeli public to halt escalating cross-border fighting.
Hamas warns against escalation of violence in Gaza
2011-04-10 15:23:01
Islamic Hamas movement on Saturday warned against an escalation of violence in Gaza Strip.
Pro-Gaddaffi forces storm into Ajdabiya
2011-04-10 09:38:47
Libyan government forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi stormed into the eastern city of Ajdabiya from two flanks on Saturday after a heavy shelling.
Govt forces, rebels clash in Libya
2011-04-09 21:36:06
Pan-Arab Al-Jazeera TV said Libyan government forces and rebels were locked in ongoing clashes in the eastern city of Ajdabiya on Saturday.
Protesters return to Tahrir Square in Cairo
2011-04-09 19:38:44
Two people were killed and dozen others wounded on Saturday when Egyptian military forces tried to disperse protesters in Tahrir Square in central Cairo, eyewitnesses said.
Ouattara steps up the ante for control
2011-04-08 08:04:20
Forces loyal to Cote d'Ivoire presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara laid siege to incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo's residence on Thursday.
Libya contact group to meet in Doha
2011-04-07 19:17:28
The first meeting of the Contact Group on Libya will be held on April 13 in Doha, capital of Qatar, French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said on Thursday.
Canadian PM to help immigrants get diplomas accepted
2011-04-07 16:25:33
Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday he would help immigrants overcome the difficulties of having their diplomas accepted in Canada.
Australia mulls tougher anti-smoking laws
2011-04-07 15:00:13
Australia's government has unveiled plans for some of the world's toughest anti-smoking laws.
Arab envoys to call for Yemen talks
2011-04-07 08:01:07
Arab ambassadors were to meet Yemen opposition figures on Wednesday to urge them to join mediation talks.
UN concerns Libya humanitarian situation
2011-04-07 10:24:04
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday voiced his deep concerns about "the deteriorating humanitarian situation" in Libya.