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Lebanon has formed its first government since elections swept anti-Syrian politicians to power last month. Following three weeks of protracted political wrangling, a compromise was... 2005-08-03

The country's most deadly militant attack took place on 23rd July 2005 - Egypt's National Day - when bombs exploded outside two hotels and a marketplace in the tourist resort of Sharm... 2005-08-02

The new government of prime minister Adnan Badran survived a vote of no-confidence on July 21 by 67 votes to 37. The King was forced to reshuffle his cabinet at the beginning of July... 2005-08-02

Two terrorist attacks in Cesme and Kusadasi in July killed five and wounded over 30. The targeting of tourist resorts was a departure for the Kurdish separatist groups - which is... 2005-08-01

Two terrorist attacks in Cesme and Kusadasi in July killed five and wounded over 30. The targeting of tourist resorts was a departure for the Kurdish separatist groups - which is... 2005-07-29

Israel may allow Egyptian troops to deploy along Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip when the Jewish state pulls its settlers out of Gaza. Egyptian troops are currently prevented from... 2005-07-15

Despite the rejection of the proposed EU constitution by French and Dutch voters, officials from the commission have restated their commitment to start accession negotiations with... 2005-07-12

The first Baath Party national congress since 2000 was held in Damascus in June. The conference sanctioned some moderate but significant changes, including moves to allow limited... 2005-07-12

Parliamentary elections took place in four regional stages in May and June, with the anti-Syrian coalition led by Saad al-Hariri and Walid Jumblatt winning 72 of the 128 seats. Former... 2005-07-12

After the Gaza withdrawal, world attention is likely to return to the 'roadmap' peace plan, meaning there will be pressure to come to an agreement with the Palestinians on the West... 2005-07-12