Israel imposes full closure on West BankFri, 12 Mar 2010 10:33:22 GMT
Israel has ordered its military forces to impose a total closure on the West Bank in the occupied Palestinian territory for 48 hours.
1000-candle Gaza protest marks 1000-day Israeli siegeFri, 12 Mar 2010 11:08:24 GMT
Palestinians in the Gaza strip have lit 1,000 candles and held a peaceful protest near the Erez (Beit Hanoun) border crossing in order to mark 1000 days of Israeli siege and blockade of the coastal enclaves.
Iran asks Dubai to track down Rigi passport forgersFri, 12 Mar 2010 10:15:40 GMT
Iran is taking steps to investigate how Jundallah terror chief Abdulmalek Rigi obtained forged passports prior to his arrest nearly two weeks ago.
Death toll from Somalia clashes nears 80Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:28:31 GMT
Death toll from the latest clashes between government forces and Somali fighters has climbed to around 80 as the bloodshed continues in the violence-blighted nation.