Decade later, Hamas leader says Arafat, despite denials, wanted attacks on Israel

Hamas leader: Arafat urged attacks on Israel

Turks step closer to EU with referendum vote, but membership is still a glimmer

Turkey: nation on a dual course

ISTANBUL — Turks took a step closer to Europe by voting for constitutional changes aimed at bringing the country into line with European standards of democracy. Yet it was also a massive show of confidence in an Islamic-rooted government whose closer ties with Iran and hostility toward Israel have caused dismay in the West.

Muslims throng mosques, cafes in solemn and joyful end to fasting month of Ramadan

Muslims throng mosques to celebrate end of Ramadan

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Hamas, though excluded from Mideast talks, is among most intractable issues

Hamas among intractable issues in Mideast talks

In sign of West Bank calm, Israel dismantles protective concrete barrier in Jerusalem

In sign of calm, Israel removes gunfire barrier

Searing summer heat adds hardship to Ramadan fasting for Muslims in Middle East

Mideast summer heat adds hardship to Ramadan fast

Despite US optimism, envoy says still no agreement on direct Israel-Palestinian talks

US President Barack Obama welcomes Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak

Mideast Muslims start holy month of Ramadan, fasting from sunrise to sunset in sweltering heat

Muslims in Mideast begin Ramadan in heat of summer

US envoy fails to secure Palestinian agreement for going to direct talks with Israel

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Leisure time in Gaza takes latest of many hits as Hamas bars women from smoking water pipes

Some Gaza women smolder over Hamas’ water-pipe ban

Gaza’s Hamas police ban women from smoking water pipes in cafes, claim it leads to divorce

Hamas bans women from smoking water pipes in cafes

Turkey’s Erdogan emerging as leader in Muslim world, hosting Arab league on home soil

Turkey’s Erdogan: emerging leader in Muslim world

Israeli PM Netanyahu: Breaking Gaza blockade could lead to missile attacks

Israeli PM: Gaza blockade prevents attacks

Turkish lawmakers urge review of ties with Israel; All activists to be deported from Israel

Israel deports all activists from Gaza-bound ships

Turkey’s parliament urges government to review political, military ties with Israel

Turkish lawmakers urge govt to review Israel ties

Turkey says Israel to release all Turks from aid ships, prepares big welcome for activists

Turkey: Israel to release all Turks from aid ships

SAfrican judge who wrote Gaza report to attend grandson’s bar mitzvah, says protest called off

Gaza report judge to attend grandson’s bar mitzvah

Gaza report judge won’t attend grandson’s bar mitzvah in S.Africa, cites talks with critics

SAfrican judge says he won’t attend bar mitzvah

Christian pilgrims in Jerusalem mark Palm Sunday with prayers and processions

Christian pilgrims mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem

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