Iran calls Holocaust 'exaggerated' Iran said Sunday it would go ahead and sponsor a conference to examine the scientific evidence supporting the Holocaust in the autumn, dismissing it as exaggerated.
Israel begins new settlement push The Israeli government says it plans to build 700 new homes in two settlement blocs in the occupied West Bank.
'Arab vision' to advance peace process The Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and the Arab League are holding intensive talks in recent days in an attempt to formulate an "Arab vision" for advancing the peace process.
No UN advance on Iran nuclear row UN chief Kofi Annan has ended a trip to Iran with little apparent progress over its controversial nuclear program.
Race is on to save the Dead Sea Lord Foster, the British architect, has been enlisted by the King of Jordan for his most grandiose project yet.
Al-Qaeda urges non-Muslims to convert to Islam Al-Qaeda called on non-Muslims especially in the United States to convert to Islam and abandon their 'misguided' ways or else suffer.
Lebanon says no to peace Lebanese officials have rejected a number of overtures from Israel to "sit, shake hands and make peace."
Israel plans for war with Iran and Syria Threatened by a potentially nuclear-armed Tehran, Israel is preparing for a possible war with both Iran and Syria.
PM says unilateral West Bank pullout now off the agenda Prime Minister Ehud Olmert reportedly told the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday that the realignment plan agenda "is no longer relevant."