Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia pledge to help stabilise Lebanon.

Thousands of children in Gaza look to have broken their own kite flying world record, the UN says.

Direct talks are tough sell to weary Palestinians

At least 16 people, including several security force members, are killed in shootings and explosions in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.

The Arab League backs direct Palestinian peace talks with the Israelis, but leaves the timing to the Palestinians, officials say.

Officials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.

Hosni Mubarak's busy schedule may dispel health rumours

How will sanctions on Iran affect ordinary people?

Environmental group WWF apologises to Saudi Arabia after one of its workers vandalised the country's nameplate at a climate conference.

Mannequins and pictures of underwear models will be removed from women's clothes shops under new rules announced by Hamas.