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Obama backs security for Israel

1 Sep 2010 at 3:11pm
US president meets with Israeli prime minister and Palestinian president in one-on-one White House meetings.

Riyadh questions maid torture claim

2 Sep 2010 at 12:16am
Officials say Sri lankan worker's claims of being harmed by employers are fabricated.

Gates: Iraq war premise 'not valid'

1 Sep 2010 at 2:46pm
During surprise trip to American base, US defence secretary says outcome of the war will remain 'clouded'.

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Yemen on the Brink

24 Aug 2010 at 3:27pm
With al Qaeada activity increasing, oil reserves running out, and poverty and disorder rampant, Yemen is in need of vast infrastructure reform across all levels of its governmental and economic institutions.

Jordan: Success Story of the IMF

19 Aug 2010 at 5:57pm
The IMF has earned a reputation internationally for its draconian lending policies, but Jordan may owe much of its economic turnaround to the assistance of the Fund.

Israel's Second Disengagement from Gaza

13 Aug 2010 at 1:40pm
In what could possibly be a small step forward between Israel and Palestine, Israel has put forth a proposal to disengage from the Gaza Strip, hopefully helping to stabilize the area.