Lebanon's national dialogue stresses importance of defense strategy
Lebanese President Michel Suleiman (C) chairs the meeting of the Lebanese National Dialogue Committee at Baabda Presidential Palace, Beirut, March 31, 2014.
Iran's supreme leader pardons 920 convicts
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pardoned or commuted prison terms of 920 convicts on Monday, local media reported.
Israeli court convicts ex-PM Ehud Olmert in bribery case
An Israeli court convicted former prime minister Ehud Olmert on Monday of accepting a six-figure sum in bribes linked to a real-estate deal, probably ending any prospects of a political comeback.
Ex-Israeli PM convicted of old-time bribery
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was convicted Monday at a Tel Aviv court in a corruption case dated back to the years when he was mayor of Jerusalem.
Israeli parliament oks millions to finance settlements
The Israeli parliament's finance committee approved on Sunday 177 million shekels ($50 million ) for the Settlement Division, a controversial body which bolsters the settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Egypt sets May 26-27 for presidential polls
Egypt has set May 26 and 27 for the first round of presidential polls following the ouster of former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi, the Supreme Presidential Election Commission (SPEC) said in a press conference on Sunday.
Israeli defense minister hails ties with US to ease criticism
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Sunday praised ties with the Pentagon in an effort to amend bilateral relations after he criticized US foreign policy.
Palestinians, Arabs in Israel mark Land Day
Palestinians and Arab citizens of Israel commemorated the Land Day on Sunday, an annual protest against land seizures by Israel since 1976.
Jordan army strikes, seizes Syrian vehicles carrying weapons
Jordan's border guards on Sunday open fired at two vehicles and seized three others purportedly carrying weapons and ammunition as they tried to cross into Jordan from Syria, the state-run Petra news agency reported.
Libya parliament approves new election law
The Libyan General National Congress on Sunday approved the election law of the House of Representatives, Congress Spokesman Omar Hmaidan said.