1. Fighting for Afghanistan's future
(Opinions/Society)

Five years after the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, the Afghan army is said to be nowhere near ready for the challenge of bringing security and stability to a war-torn nation.  FULL STORY... Fiv

2. Palestinians agree unity government
(Archived/News/Arab)

Ismail Haniya, the Palestinian prime minister, has said Mahmoud Abbas, the president, has accepted the coalition government he presented to him in Gaza City on Thursday.

3. Palestinians agree unity government
(Archived/News/Top)

Palestinians agree unity government Mahmoud Abbas accepts new coalition cabinet submitted by Ismail Haniya. FULL STORY...   

4. Lebanon protests enter 10th day
(Archived/News/Top)

Lebanon protests enter 10th day Hezbollah calls a further rally as protest against the government continue. FULL STORY...   

5. Lebanon protests enter 10th day
(Archived/News/Arab)

Opposition protesters in Beirut, led by the pro-Syrian group Hezbollah, are to stage further rallies on Sunday, in the 10th day of protests in Lebanon.

6. Beirut funeral stokes tension
(Archived/News/Arab)

Lebanon's Hezbollah-led opposition is holding a funeral in Beirut for a protester killed in a shooting that has heightened political and sectarian tension.

7. Lebanon deploys extra Beirut troops
(Archived/News/Arab)

Lebanon's army has deployed more soldiers in Beirut amid fears the killing of a man in anti-government protests could lead the country into sectarian violence.

8. Lebanese protests in third day
(Archived/News/Arab)

A man has been killed in clashes between rival groups in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as supporters of the Hezbollah-led opposition alliance continue to protest against the Lebanese government.

9. Man killed in Beirut clashes
(Archived/News/Top)

Man killed in Beirut clashes A man died in clashes between rival groups in Beirut, as protest continues . FULL STORY...