Middle East

Israel

Palestinians protest in anger over Trump's Jerusalem announcement

Flag burning and street protests as anger erupts among Palestinians over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital

07/12/2017

Israel

Trump's decision over Jerusalem deepens division in Middle East

Israel welcomes Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital but provokes anger among Palestinians

06/12/2017

Israel

World leaders condemn Trump's Jerusalem plan

The US president's plan to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move the US embassy to the city bring global disapproval, even before his expected announcement.

06/12/2017

Israel

Trump set to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital in embassy move

Donald Trump prepares to risk the anger of the Arab world by moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to contested Jerusalem

05/12/2017

Yemen

Saleh killing 'not a targeted attack,' said Houthi activist

Houthi forces see major victory in death of former ally.

05/12/2017

Lebanon

Hariri withdraws resignation in Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri has rescinded his resignation and said all members of the government had agreed to stay out of conflicts in Arab countries

05/12/2017

Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition bombarded the capital

There is calm on the streets of Yemen after a night of bombing by the Saudi-led coalition

05/12/2017

Israel

Trump delays decision over US embassy in Tel Aviv

Donald Trump aims to go it alone and recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital this week by moving the US embassy to the contested city

05/12/2017

World News

Shock over death of Yemen's ex-president Saleh

Euronews got reaction from a reporter who was the first foreign journalist to interview Saleh after he stepped down as leader in 2012

04/12/2017

Yemen

Yemeni Houthi rebels celebrate ex-president Saleh death

Divisions in Yemen become more entrenched as the death of ex-president Saleh boosts Houthis fortunes but is a bitter blow to the Saudi-led bloc

04/12/2017

Turkey

To escape from Turkey, they told their children it was a game

To make the journey to Greece easier, Tahsin told his children their escape was 'a game'.

04/12/2017

United Arab Emirates

UAE denies claim of Yemen missile attack

Civilians get caught up in fighting between former allies in Yemen's civil war

03/12/2017

Yemen

Yemen: dozens killed in fierce fighting over weekend

Saudi-led air strikes have targeted several locations in the war-torn country.

03/12/2017

Israel

Thousands join "March of Shame" against corrupt politicians in Tel Avi

Every night for a year, protesters have gathered to speak out against what they see as government corruption. They are angry about a draft law, which, if passed, could prevent police from disclosing the contents of their investigations into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

03/12/2017

Yemen

Yemen: Saudi welcome for Saleh talks offer

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has welcomed an offer of talks from its historic foe, the country's former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.

03/12/2017

Turkey

Turkish 'Microangelo' tells tales on tiny objects

03/12/2017

Syria

Israeli missiles 'strike Syrian military post'

Israeli missiles are reported to have hit a Syrian military post south of the capital, Damascus.

02/12/2017

Saudi Arabia

Muslims toast Prophet Mohammad’s birthday

Countries across the Muslim world have been toasting the anniversary, except in Saudi Arabia, where it's not encouraged.

01/12/2017

Yemen

Yemen blockade must be "completely lifted"

Humanitarian officials warn millions could die if the blockade by a Saudi-led coalition, which has been partially removed, is not completely lifted.

01/12/2017

Turkey

Turkey slams US justice system over gold trader bribe claim

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called the trial a "theatre"

30/11/2017

Turkey

Iran sanctions-busting trial

Turkish-Iranian gold-trader gives evidence in an Iran sanctions-busting trial in New York

29/11/2017

Turkey

Turkey seeks arrest of 360 people in probe targeting Gulen network in

Turkish prosecutors have issued detention warrants for 360 people in an operation targeting supporters of U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen within the army.

29/11/2017

Turkey

Men protest 'anti-Muslim' Black Friday promotion at Turkish shop

Incident sparks debate about use of US name

28/11/2017

Turkey

Bitcoin 'not compatible with Islam', Turkey's religious authorities say

Religious affairs directorate issues ruling in response to question about virtual currencies

28/11/2017

Lebanon

Hariri warns Hezbollah to respect Lebanon's "neutral" policy

Lebanon's prime minister says the Iranian backed group must stay out of regional conflicts to help end the country's political crisis

28/11/2017

Syria

23 killed in Syrian regime airstrikes as peace talks face uncertainty

At least 23 people have been killed by airstrikes in Eastern Ghouta as Syrian government forces intensify their efforts to retake the rebel stronghold.

28/11/2017