After meeting briefly with his counterpart Assad at Damascus airport, Iranian president declares resistance to West on the rise in Middle East, says region's countries will 'disrupt' American and Israeli plans to change its political geography

Al-Ahram editor-in-chief says decision to publish photograph putting Egyptian president front and center at Mideast peace talks in Washington was meant to illustrate Mubarak's key role, not to change story. Blogger: They lie to us all the time

After Bundesbank's Sarrazin claimed Turkish, Arab immigrants failing to integrate, German chancellor says, 'Our country is going to carry on changing, and integration is also task for society taking up immigrants'

Military officer tells New York Times quotes sale of advanced fighter jets, choppers aimed at helping Mideast allies 'create their own containment shield against Iran.' Some members of Congress fear Saudi deal will erode Israel’s military edge

Three people found dead after drowning in locations throughout the country on Yom Kippur, total of 2,053 people treated by Magen David Adom

Ships from Britain, Morocco, Qatar to rendezvous in Syria, sail toward el-Arish Port in northern Sinai Peninsula; activists plan to enter Gaza through Rafah Crossing, deliver humanitarian aid

FM tells British counterpart William Hague Palestinians using West Bank construction issue as 'excuse' to thwart direct talks. 'Israel has made numerous gestures over the past year; now it's their turn,' he says