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US insists Iraqi withdrawal still on cards

Politics & Economics
Talks continue on withdrawal of US forces from Iraq despite row over exit date.



Wednesday, 09 July 2008

Iran test fires missiles

Politics & Economics
Nation test fires nine long and medium range missiles, including one which could reach Israel, US bases.

Iran test fires missiles

Tuesday, 08 July 2008

Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of embassy attack

Politics & Economics
Officials say attack that killed 41 has hallmarks of country's intelligence agency.

Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of embassy attack

Iraq to reject US deal without pullout timetable

Politics & Economics
Proposal turned down by US, which wants 'timeframes' not 'hard dates' for withdrawal.

Iraq to reject US deal without pullout timetable

Russia, Iran discuss nuclear plant progress

Politics & Economics
Putin and Ahmadinejad in talks over nuclear power plant Russia is building for Iran.

Russia, Iran discuss nuclear plant progress

No sign of nuke freeze in Iran letter, says France

Politics & Economics
Iran's response to incentives package makes 'no mention' of halt to enrichment.


Gulf to set new currency deadline in 2009

Politics & Economics
Arab oil producers unlikely to decide on new deadline for single currency this year.

Gulf to set new currency deadline in 2009

Muslim nations urge help on food, energy costs

Politics & Economics
Developing countries call for action to avoid 'disastrous' situation for poor populations.

Muslim nations urge help on food, energy costs

US denies navy exercise is Iran-related

Politics & Economics
US and British naval forces finish their exercises in the Gulf as tensions rise.

US denies navy exercise is Iran-related

Iran to 'hit Tel Aviv, US ships' if attacked

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 1: Aide to Iran's supreme leader warns nation will target Tel Aviv, US shipping in the Gulf.

Iran to 'hit Tel Aviv, US ships' if attacked

Domestic workers 'treated like slaves'

Politics & Economics
Human rights campaigners claim some Saudi's abusing female migrant workers to point of slavery.

Domestic workers 'treated like slaves'

UAE rice supplies nearly depleted

Politics & Economics
Stocks of Indian non-basmati rice will not last beyond 10 days, say region's food traders.

UAE rice supplies nearly depleted

Family lose track of Bahraini suspect in Saudi

Politics & Economics
Family unable to locate man held in Saudi for five years for suspected Al-Qaeda links.

Family lose track of Bahraini suspect in Saudi

Gulf residents 'would consider' leaving if war erupts

Politics & Economics
Over 60% of Gulf residents could leave region if conflict breaks out between Iran, US.

Gulf residents 'would consider' leaving if war erupts

Wealth funds to discuss 'code of ethics'

Politics & Economics
Sovereign wealth funds to meet in Singapore to discuss guidelines to allay West's fears.

Wealth funds to discuss 'code of ethics'

US imposes new rules on Dubai

Politics & Economics
UPDATE 1: Regulators impose new trading conditions on DME to limit oil futures speculation.

US imposes new rules on Dubai

Monday, 07 July 2008

No halt to nuclear drive - Ahmadinejad

Politics & Economics
Iranian president makes first comments since delivering response to incentives package from world powers.

No halt to nuclear drive - Ahmadinejad

Iraq looks to other Arab states to wipe debt

Politics & Economics
Gov't expects UAE move to cancel $7bn of debt will spur countries in region to follow suit.


Timetable for US withdrawal from Iraq on cards

Politics & Economics
Iraqi PM raises prospect of setting timetable as part of talks over security pact.

Timetable for US withdrawal from Iraq on cards

US Navy prepares for conflict in Gulf

Politics & Economics
Fifth Fleet carrying out exercises to protect maritime infrastructure after Iran threat to shut down waterway.

US Navy prepares for conflict in Gulf

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