Oct 12, 2011

JERUSALEM [MENL] -- Israel and Hamas have reached a deal for the release of
more than 1,000 convicted insurgents in exchange for an Israel Army sergeant.

Oct 19, 2011

CAIRO [MENL] -- Hamas, which gained the release of hundreds of senior
operatives, has laid the groundwork for a presence throughout the Middle
East.

Oct 23, 2011

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Crown Prince Sultan has died, moving his brother
Nayef in position to imminently succeed the king of the Gulf Cooperation
Council.

Oct 27, 2011

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Jordan, under pressure from the Islamist opposition,
appears ready to again host Hamas, a report said.