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An anti-austerity protester at a demonstration in front of the Greek Parliament in Athens on June 21.

Greek proposal ‘good basis for progress’

EU officials worked late into the night on Sunday to produce a deal ahead of a summit of leaders that they hope can keep Greece in the currency bloc.

Ukraine accuses Russia of deadly clashes

Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of provoking a fatal gunfight in the eastern city of Kharkiv overnight.

Protesters gathered in the streets of Cairo as they prepared for the army’s overthrow of the government.

Egypt: But is it a coup?

The UN has been left to ponder the validity of the ouster of Egypt’s President Mohamed Morsi, while the West considers placing sanctions on aid.

Egypt’s Morsi, army pledge their lives to the ‘final hours’

Egypt’s army commander and president has each pledged his life to defy the other as the hour approached that would trigger a military takeover.

Egyptians gathered in Tahrir Square on February 10 2011, the 17th day of protests against Hosni Mubarak’s regime. (AFP)

How to oust a president (again), Egyptian-style

After 18 days of mass protests in 2011, Egyptians succeeded in ousting a president they were unhappy with. Can they do it again this weekend?

Australia will force Google and Facebook to pay media outlets for their content, the government announced Monday, vowing to lead the world in making the tech giants share lucrative advertising revenues with traditional media.

April Fool becomes yet another marketing gimmick

The April Fool is dead. Or at least the gentle jester of the common folk has been converted into a corporate colossus controlled by marketing execs.

Men play music as thousands of Egyptian supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsi gather nearby during a rally in Cairo’s Tahrir Square.

Thousands flood Tahrir Square in protest as Egypt awaits results

Protesters filled Cairo’s Tahrir Square for Friday prayers as Egypt’s presidential candidates accused each other of trying to steal elections.

Egypt’s rulers look to speed up parliamentary vote

Protesters rage against Egypt military’s ‘hollow gesture’

Egypt’s army chief has promised a swifter handover to civilian rule but failed to convince thousands of demonstrators who are battling police.

Libya’s tug-of-war over al-Islam a test for new government

Libya’s tug-of-war over al-Islam a test for new government

Abdullah al-Senussi and Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s capture poses a challenge for the NTC who must deal with cries for blood and appeals for a fair trial.

Fearing Libya vacuum

Fearing Libya vacuum, urgency placed on rapid vote

Libya’s war-time rebel prime minister says his country faces a dangerous power vacuum where foreign powers may exploit rival militias on the streets.

Libyan leaders downplay violent disputes

Libyan leaders downplay violent disputes

Despite continued gunfire and explosions near Tripoli, Libyan officials and fighters say a bloody local dispute has been resolved.

Muslim feast a time of joy for Libyans, but not in Sirte

In the Libyan town of Sirte, the hometown where Muammar Gaddafi met his end, the mood was grim on the eve of one of Islam’s greatest festivals.

Israel prepares to board Gaza aid ship

Israel prepares to board Gaza aid ship

The Israeli navy prepared to board another aid ship bound for Gaza on Saturday, as Washington condemned as "unsustainable" a blockade on Gaza.

Palestinians, Israelis clash ahead of talks

Dozens of people were injured in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces in Jerusalem on Friday, as tension over land and holy sites mounted.

Clinton urges Abbas to talk without settlement halt

Hillary Clinton endorsed Israel’s view on Saturday that its expansion of settlements on occupied land should not be a bar to resuming peace talks.

Israel, Palestinians dig in before Obama summit

Israel and the Palestinians accused each other on Monday of thwarting United States efforts to revive peace negotiations.

Obama to host Abbas, Netanyahu meeting

Barack Obama will host the first meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday.

Militants kill Israeli soldier in Gaza truce breach

A soldier was reported killed close to the border with Gaza Strip on Tuesday in what Palestinians said appeared to have been an attack by militants.

Palestinian gunman kills eight in school

A Palestinian gunman opened fire in a Jewish religious school in Jerusalem on Thursday, killing at least eight people and wounding about 10 in the most lethal attack in Israel in…

Blair sees possibilities in Middle East mission

Tony Blair said on Tuesday there was a new ”moment of opportunity” in the Middle East but cautioned in his first visit as an international envoy against expecting any peace…