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Claims emerge of Iraq election fraud
A leading coalition of opposition parties claimed to have uncovered evidence of fraud in Iraq’s general election, as the first preliminary results in the competitive contest emerged on Thursday
US fights to save Middle East talks
The US was battling to keep alive the prospect of a new round of Middle East peace talks on Thursday, after the Palestinian leadership said it would not join indirect negotiations with Israel
Red tape ties up Middle East peace process
Stroke of pen damages Israel’s relationship with the US, offends vice-president Joe Biden, provokes fury among Arab and Palestinian leaders and deals a blow to the latest negotiations
Shell halts supplies to Iran
The company’s withdrawal is the latest sign that the threat of sanctions and Washington’s behind-the-scenes efforts to convince companies not to sell to Iran are paying off
US rebuke for Israel over plan for homes
Joe Biden, the US vice-president, has accused Israel of “inflaming tensions” and “prejudicing the outcome” of peace talks, delivering an unusually sharp rebuke to America’s closest ally in the Middle East
Dubai World debt talks ‘making progress’
British minister optimistic about restructuring conglomerate’s $26bn debts despite specific terms yet to be tabled, as creditors upbeat about avoiding a ‘haircut’ on principal
Iran discloses Afghan role in guerrilla leader’s capture
Iran’s president acknowledges for the first time that Afghan and Pakistani intelligence helped his government to hunt down the leader of an ethnic opposition movement
Russia battles to hold position as India's top arms supplier
Vladimir Putin, Russia's prime minister, will be fighting to maintain his country's supremacy as India's largest arms supplier as he arrives for talks in New Delhi...
Iraq opposition parties claim poll fraud
A leading coalition of opposition parties yesterday alleged fraud in Iraq's general election, as the first preliminary results began to emerge. Iraqiya, a "list" of...
Palestinians resist efforts to start Middle East talks
The US was battling to keep alive the prospect of a new round of Middle East peace talks yesterday, after the Palestinian leadership said it would not join indirect...
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Heed calls of ordinary Iraqis
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