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Arab plan explained in Hebrew ads
The Palestinian Authority has placed a full-page advert in Israel's Hebrew newspapers to promote an Arab peace plan.

Security draws Iraqi doctors home
Improved security in Iraq has led to 800 doctors returning so far this year, a senior health ministry official says.

Somalia 'to become pirate magnet'
Somalia must be helped by the international community to stop it becoming a "magnet for pirates," a senior Egyptian official has said.

Iraq leader defends US troop deal
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki defends a deal on the presence of US forces in Iraq, saying it preserves Iraqi sovereignty.

Iraq war 'violated rule of law'
Advice given to Tony Blair about the legality of the Iraq war was fatally 'flawed', a former senior law lord claims.

Yemen 'faces crisis as oil ends'
Yemen faces economic and political turmoil as its oil runs out, with security implications for the whole region, a report says.

Hebron settlers desecrate mosque
Jewish settlers protesting against an eviction order in Hebron spray an insult to the Prophet Muhammad on a mosque wall.

Oil price goes below $50 a barrel
Oil prices have fallen below $50 a barrel amid growing fears over a global recession and lower demand for oil.

Israeli PM 'attends Jordan talks'
Israel's prime minister and defence minister made a secret visit to Jordan on Tuesday to discuss the Gaza Strip, officials say.

Jackson to appear at High Court
Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract.