Anti-government protesters in Iran subject to police violence. US clueless on Bin Laden’s location. Police in Sudan break up opposition rally. Zimbabwe still in need of $378m in aid. India and Russia reach agreement on nuclear programme. All this and more in today's update.
The financial crisis in Dubai exposes the hollow reality underlying the city’s glitzy facade of wealth. The political implications for the United Arab Emirates and the wider region are enormous.
Obama announces 30,000 troop build-up in Afghanistan. Sri Lanka must help refugees leaving camps, say UN and rights groups. Chechen rebels claim responsibility for Russian train bomb. Iran releases five British sailors. Bhopal water sill toxic 25 years after deadly gas leak. Suicide bomber hits Is
Following its renaming and Ammar al-Hakim's succession as leader following his father's death, the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq has become increasingly concillatory in its posture on Iraq's former regime and Sunni heritage. But will words be translated into action?
China calls for talks with Iran rather than sanctions. Obama to announce 34,000 troop increase. Israel lashes out at EU over Jerusalem. Philippine mayor charged over political massacre. Iran seizes five British sailors. All this and much more, in today’s briefing.
Iran intends to continue its uranium enrichment programme. Somali pirates take America-bound oil vessel. Israel outlines prisoner exchange. Britain insists Pakistan and Afghanistan contribute more to counter-insurgency. Saudi Arabian claims victory over Yemeni rebels. All this and more in today's
The souring of Iran's key relationship with Russia is a crucial factor behind its decision to build ten nuclear sites, in defiance of the UN Security Council. Hossein Asgarian reports from Teheran on the way Russia has reneged on a raft of earlier commitments.
The prime minister of Pakistan has warned the Obama administration against increasing troop levels in Afghanistan. The IAEA has levelled unprecedented criticism against Iran and its nuclear ambitions. The Indian defence minister has voiced concern over increasingly close ties between Beijing and I
Following oppression under the rule of Sadam Hussein, Iraqi's Isamists appeared set to take centre stage in the country's politics. Six years on, the popularity of Islamism is fragile, and the secular nationalism once espoused by the Ba'athists is again in resurgence.
President Obama to make crucial decision on Afghan war soon. Israel, Hamas close to prisoner exchange deal. Philippines declare state of emergency after political massacre. Second blast at Russian arms depot kills eight. All this and much more, in today’s security update.
Rwanda’s Commonwealth bid meets opposition on human rights grounds. Iran’s opposition resolute in the face of government crackdown. Iraqi government bypasses electoral veto. 21 killed in violence over Philippine elections. Algerian 9/11 suspect proved innocent. All this and more in today's securit
Opinion polls suggest the US has got it wrong
