MIDDLE EAST
Iran vows no nuclear concessions
Iran will not "retreat one iota" in its nuclear activities, its president says, defying fresh international pressure.
Talabani denounces election law
Iraq's president says he will not approve a draft provincial election law adopted by MPs despite a Kurdish walkout.
Swapped human remains reach Syria
Syria received the bodies of 114 Arab fighters handed over by Israel as part of last week's prisoner exchange.
Obama urges political fix in Iraq
US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama says security in Iraq is better but political solutions are needed.
Iraq MPs approve new election law
The Iraqi parliament approves a bill paving the way for provincial elections which the government wants to see held in October.
US 'may miss' Iraq pact deadline
The US and Iraq are unlikely to agree on a long-term security pact before a 31 July deadline, the White House says.
Sunni bloc rejoins Iraqi cabinet
The main Sunni bloc in Iraq's parliament rejoins the Shia-led government, in a significant lift for PM Nouri Maliki.
Obama firm on Iran nuclear plans
US White House hopeful Barack Obama says the world must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Swiss protest Libyan 'reprisals'
Switzerland protests to Libya over what it calls retaliatory measures for the arrest of Muammar Gaddafi's youngest son.
Jerusalem shooting officer dies
An Israeli policeman dies 12 days after being shot in an apparent militant attack in Jerusalem.
Sudan president defiant in Darfur
Sudan's president defies accusations from the International Criminal Court during a rare visit to Darfur.
Israel hit by new digger attack
At least 10 people are injured in Jerusalem, as the driver of a construction vehicle rams cars before he is shot dead.
Iran urged to free HIV pioneers
A human rights group calls on Iran to release or charge two renowned HIV/Aids doctors arrested last month.
Final quizzing of Olmert witness
The Israeli PM's lawyers continue their push to discredit a key witness in the corruption probe against him.
Relief and anger
The impact of mechanical digger attack in Jerusalem
