Middle East

Israel

Israel's UN deal: 16,000 African migrants to move to Western countries

Israel says it has reached an agreement with the United Nations which lifts the threat of deportation for thousands of Africans to unnamed African destinations. Under the deal, they will be sent to Western countries willing to take them in.

02/04/2018

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Thousands flock to priestly blessing held at Jerusalem's Western Wall

Thousands of Jewish worshipers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Monday to attend a special 'Priestly Blessing' prayer during the holiday of Passover.

02/04/2018

Syria

The Syrian Army claims it has taken control of eastern Ghouta, one of the last pockets of rebel resistance

After a deal was brokered on Sunday rebel fighters could be seen boarding buses to take them away from the area

02/04/2018

Syria

Rebel group surrenders, Syrian state media claim

Jaish al Islam said to have given up arms in return for safe passage.

02/04/2018

Gaza

Israel rejects UN call for inquiry into Gaza killings

Catholic officials and Palestinians show solidarity with victims and their families of last Friday's violence in Gaza

02/04/2018

Turkey

Netanyahu & Erdogan trade verbal blows over Gaza

Relations between Israel and Turkey deteriorate further after violence on Gaza border.

01/04/2018

Syria

‘Deal agreed’ to get wounded out of rebel-held Douma to northern Syria

Reports say a deal has been struck to remove critically injured people from the last rebel bastion near Damascus, which is surrounded by the Syrian army.

01/04/2018

Yemen

Yemen: food, aid destroyed in UN World Food Programme warehouse blaze

Fire at the Houthi-controlled Yemeni port of Hodeidah has engulfed warehouses filled with vital aid and food supplies.

31/03/2018

Israel

Funerals begin for 15 Gazans killed by Israeli army on Friday

15-year-old given full honours by Hamas, which promises border protests will continue.

31/03/2018

Israel

UN Secretary General calls for investigation over deadly Gaza clashes

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for an independent investigation after Friday’s violence between Palestinians and Israeli troops which left a reported 17 Palestinians dead.

31/03/2018

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Huge sandstorm engulfs Egypt

Egypt temporarily declared a state of emergency Thursday after a huge sandstorm engulfed the country.

30/03/2018

World

Syrian War widows with no place to go

Negotiations are ongoing between the International Red Cross and the governments of those involved as to if, how and when to repatriate these widows from the Syrian War

30/03/2018

World

Picture Perfect: Exploring creative minds at Art Dubai

Egyptian-Swiss artist Karim Noureldin takes us on a creative journey through his modern textile installations which were on display at this year’s Art Dubai. We also examine the emerging Arab art genre of satirical cartooning in Jordan.

30/03/2018

Turkey

Erdogan dismisses France's offer to mediate wirth Kurds

Turkey's president is scathing about President Macron's offer, and dead set against Paris's offer to support the YPG in Syria with ground troops.

30/03/2018

Gaza

Several Palestinians killed in Gaza-Israel border protests

The demonstrators are demanding that Palestinian refugees be allowed to return to towns and villages their families fled from, or were driven out of, when the state of Israel was created in 1948

30/03/2018

Syria

Kurdish official says French president Emmanuel Macron has committed to sending more troops to Syria

Macron has offered to mediate between Turkey and the Kurdish YPG fighting in northern Syria.

30/03/2018

Europe News

Europeans fighting ISIL in Syria return home. Now what?

Europeans tell euronews of their experiences fighting with the Kurds against ISIL in Syria, and security experts talk about their fears for the future.

29/03/2018

Syria

One month and 871 deaths ago the UN declared a ceasefire in Syria

A thirty day UN-backed truce was supposed to protect civilians in Syria but the barrel bombs, incendiary explosives and cluster munitions have continued to rain down on them.

29/03/2018

Turkey

Europe's largest wooden building at risk of collapse

The building served as an orphanage until 1964 and has been abandoned ever since.

29/03/2018

Egypt

Low turnout forecast in Egypt's presidential election

Sisi on course for expected victory in contest boycotted by opposition

29/03/2018

World

"Iran has interest in keeping Yemen as a failed state."

Euronews speaks to Saudi General Ahmad Hassan Mohammad Asiri about the war in Yemen, relations with Iran and his country's future.

28/03/2018

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German and Israeli airliners collide at Ben Gurion

The Israel Airports Authority on Wednesday said a German plane collided with an Israeli plane on the ground at Ben Gurion airport, causing damage but no injuries.

28/03/2018

Israel

Netanyahu discharged from hospital after health scare

Israeli Prime Minister recovering after going down with sudden high fever.

28/03/2018

Egypt

Final day of voting in Egyptian presidential election

The outcome looks to be a forgone conclusion with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to sweep to victory, but low turnout could weaken his authority.

28/03/2018

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Far-right Jewish activists re-enact Passover sacrifice in Jerusalem

A group of far-right Jewish activists gathered on Monday near Jerusalem's holiest site, known to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, to take part in the annual re-enactment of an ancient Passover sacrifice ceremony.

27/03/2018

Egypt

Egypt election: What has Sisi done since taking power?

Euronews spoke to experts about what Sisi has done during his first four years in power and what another term in office could mean for Egypt.

26/03/2018