US remembers 9/11 five years on Two minute-long silences have been observed at the World Trade Center site to mark the fifth anniversary of the 11 September attacks.
Abbas will dissolve Hamas-led government in 48 hours Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said in statement that his Fatah party and ruling Hamas party have agreed to form a coalition government within days.
Angry Beirut protests greet Blair UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has held talks with the Lebanese government, amid angry protests against his visit
Iran denies offering 2-month enrichment halt Iran denied reports Sunday night that Tehran offered to suspend its uranium enrichment program for up to two months.
Saddam trial hears of gas attacks The genocide trial of Saddam Hussein has resumed in Baghdad.
Eitam: Expel Palestinians, dismiss Arab MKs Arab Knesset members responded harshly Monday to the remarks of Knesset Member Effie Eitam.
China tightens media controls China has announced new controls over the distribution of news by foreign news agencies.
'Syria will form own Hezbollah' Syria is considering forming its own Hezbollah-like guerrilla organization to fight Israel in hopes of "liberating" the Golan Heights.
Iraq Official Calls for Oil Partnerships A top Iraqi official called for partnerships with international companies to boost his country's oil industry.