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Candidate spar as Egyptians vote Tensions rise between some of the leading contenders in Egypt's first free presidential election, as voting nears a close.
Syria army 'behind rights abuses' The Syrian army and security forces are responsible for most of the serious rights abuses committed since March, say UN-mandated investigators.
Fresh Iran talks called in Moscow Talks on Iran's nuclear programme end with "significant differences", EU officials in Baghdad say, but the two sides agree to meet again in Moscow in June.
Lebanese pilgrims 'to be freed' Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour announces that 13 Lebanese Shia pilgrims kidnapped in Syria have been found and should be released soon.
World 'betrayed rights protests' Pro-democracy protests in Egypt and elsewhere of 2011 were let down by states putting self-interest before human rights, Amnesty says.
UK police in Libya Fletcher probe A Metropolitan Police team is to fly to Libya to continue the investigation into the murder of PC Yvonne Fletcher, Prime Minister David Cameron says.
Doha and Baku cut from 2020 list Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid will compete to host the 2020 Olympics after Doha and Baku were cut from the list of hopefuls.
Donors promise $4bn for Yemen International donors pledge over $4bn to Yemen, which is facing political instability and a possible humanitarian catastrophe.
Dig 'proves' Bethlehem antiquity Israeli archaeologists say the discovery of a 2,700-year-old seal gives them the first physical evidence of Bethlehem's existence before the birth of Jesus.
Ban for Saudi Olympic horsemen Two top members of the Saudi Olympic equestrian team are banned for eight months, and are likely to miss London 2012.
Iraq bomb kills Lebanese pilgrims At least three Lebanese Shia pilgrims in Iraq are killed and seven wounded as their bus in hit by a roadside bomb in the central city of Ramadi.
BAE signs £1.9bn Saudi jet deal British defence giant BAE signs a £1.9bn ($3bn) deal with Saudi Arabia to supply Hawk trainer jets, safeguarding over 200 UK jobs.
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VIDEO: Donors pledge $4bn for Yemen International donors have pledged more than $4bn (£2.54bn) in aid to Yemen, which is facing a possible humanitarian catastrophe.
VIDEO: Beirut protests at Syrian kidnapping The kidnapping of 13 Lebanese Shia pilgrims in Syria has sparked angry protests in Beirut, adding to fears that Lebanon is being dragged into the unrest afflicting its neighbour.
VIDEO: Could rural votes decide Egypt vote? Egyptians are preparing to go to the polls in the first leadership vote since the toppling of President Mubarak.
VIDEO: Egypt elections: 'Everyone is happy' Egyptians are voting in their first free presidential election, 15 months after ousting Hosni Mubarak in the Arab Spring uprising.
VIDEO: Sandstorm blots out Baghdad sky Drought conditions and strong winds brought chaos to the Iraqi capital as sand blocked out daylight. Traffic congestion deteriorated and shops remained closed as visibility dropped to only a few metres.
VIDEO: Jordan treating victims of Mid-East violence Six years ago a group of surgeons opened a temporary clinic in Jordan to operate on Iraqis with injuries untreatable in their home country, but recent violence in Libya, Yemen and Syria has led to the project being extended and expanded
Egypt voters: 'We're making history' Egyptian voters reflect on a landmark election
Does al-Qaeda have a foothold in Syria? Is al-Qaeda trying to gain a foothold in Syria's unrest?
Little hope amid the squalor in Alexandria In Egypt's second city economic worries trump politics
Iran nuclear deal focuses on Baghdad Will Iran yield on its nuclear plans at a key Baghdad summit?
Could a human body hide a bomb? Could a bomb really be sewn into a human?
Egypt vote: The novelty of democracy Egypt's landmark election thrills villagers used to one-man rule
Settlers filmed shooting at Palestinian protestersā Jewish settlers filmed firing at Palestinian protesters
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