Syria’s interior minister was found dead in his office, days before the release of a UN report that could implicate high-ranking Syrian officials in the murder of Lebanon’s former prime minister.

Palestinian negotiators have harshly attacked the US over its role in peace talks.

Palestinian and Israeli negotiators have held new peace talks, but report no progress towards an agreement.

Israeli and Palestinian officials have confirmed they are to resume high-level peace talks.

Bill Clinton is sending negotiator Dennis Ross to the Middle East for a last attempt to narrow differences blocking a peace deal.