ERBIL — Iraqi Kurds have become disenchanted with their conservative Shiite allies in the outgoing national government and are keeping all options open on how best to broker power in the new administration.

RAMALLAH — Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is recovering in hospital after suffering a mild stroke Sunday and could be released as soon as Tuesday. Doctors said the 77-year-old Sharon should make a full recovery, but added that while he might soon be released it could take some time before …

TEHRAN (AP) — Iran wants this week’s talks with the European Union over its nuclear programme to be “positive,” but the almost four-month break in negotiations means the results are uncertain, Iran’s top nuclear negotiator said Monday. Arab Gulf leaders also called for a weapons of mass destruction-free Mideast and …