Abbas to stop anti-Israeli-settlement resolution
2011-02-14 20:40:50
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is under big US pressure to cancel an Arab-Palestinian draft resolution against the construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories.
Egypt's army takes over till elections in 6 months
2011-02-14 13:25:51
Egypt's military leadership on Sunday suspended the constitution and dissolved the parliament dominated by the ruling party of former president Hosni Mubarak.
Colombian rebels backtrack on promise
2011-02-14 12:11:04
Colombia's rebels freed only one of three hostages they have promised to release on Sunday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said.
Egypt's military council dissolves parliament
2011-02-13 22:54:14
The Supreme Council of Egypt's armed forces will suspend the constitution, dissolve the parliament and form a committee to draft a new constitution.
Tunisian FM steps down
2011-02-13 21:22:27
Tunisian Foreign Minister Ahmed Ounaiss has resigned, the state news agency said on Feb 13, a week after he became embroiled in a row over compliments he paid to his French opposite number.
Israeli cabinet approves new army chief
2011-02-13 19:31:12
The Israeli cabinet on Feb 13 ratified the appointment of a new armed forces chief, Benny Gantz, after Defence Minister Ehud Barak's first choice was withdrawn over a property scandal.
Egypt cabinet to stay for transition period
2011-02-13 19:26:45
Egypt's cabinet, appointed when Hosni Mubarak was still in office, will not undergo a major reshuffle and will stay to oversee a political transformation in the coming months, the cabinet spokesman said on Feb 13.
Protestors to form council to talk with military in Egypt
2011-02-13 13:40:07
Some organizers of the protests in Egypt said on Saturday they were trying to form a council to lead the protests and deal with the military now in control.
Palestinian Authority calls elections before Sept
2011-02-13 11:48:41
The Palestinian Authority said it would hold the overdue presidential and legislative elections before September, but Hamas rejected to participate.
Egypt's future concerns world countries
2011-02-13 11:03:46
As celebrations continue, concerns over Egypt's future have been raised among not only Egyptians but also the whole world.
Obama welcomes Egyptian military's commitment
2011-02-13 08:26:27
US President Barack Obama on Saturday welcomed the pledge by the Egyptian military to pursue "a democratic civilian transition."