Middle East

Syria

Ghouta suffers Guernica's fate as airstrikes enter fourth day

The rebel-held Syrian city says civilian casualties are mounting, while the UN warns people are in extreme danger on "multiple fronts" in the country.

08/02/2018

Syria

UN calls for month-long ceasefire in Syria

The organisation says an immediate halt in fighting is imperative to allow aid deliveries, amid reports dozens have died this week in heavy air strikes.

06/02/2018

World

Elie Saab: "I don't believe in instant success"

The Lebanese fashion designer discusses his global success and his impact on world fashion.

06/02/2018

Israel

Dollmaker creates models of family who died in Holocaust

Her entire family was killed in the Holocaust, now she has created lifelike figures to feel closer to them.

06/02/2018

Syria

Aid agencies warn Syrian refugees risk being forced to return home

Six major charities claim an anti-refugee backlash and misleading rhetoric in host countries have created a false impression that Syria is now safe.

06/02/2018

Cyprus

President of Cyprus re-elected for second term

Nicos Anastasiades won with 56 percent of the vote. In an exclusive interview with Euronews he said he would make unity with Turkish Cypriots a top priority.

05/02/2018

Syria

Babies evacuated from Syrian hospital as airstrikes intensify

The evacuations come as renewed airstrikes target opposition-held areas in Idlib province following Saturday's reports that rebels shot down a Russian military jet.

05/02/2018

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Baby rescued from rubble in Syria's Idlib

Civil defense workers have rescued a baby from a collapsed building in Idlib city in northern Syria.

05/02/2018

Turkey

Turkey’s religious chiefs brand left-handed eaters as ‘demons’

The Prophet Muhammad warned his community that demons eat and drink using their left hands, says Turkey’s directorate of religious affairs.

05/02/2018

Syria

Russian jets intensify strikes on Syrian rebels

Another night of Russian airstrikes across Syria's northern Idlib province has killed several people and injured dozens.

05/02/2018

Cyprus

Cyprus voters give president a second term

Nicos Anastasiades beats rival for a second time as voters approve his handling of the island's once crisis hit economy

05/02/2018

Turkey

Turkey suffers 'deadliest day' in northern Syria

Seven Turkish soldiers were killed by Kurdish militia as operation 'Olive Branch' entered its 16th day.

04/02/2018

Syria

Russia strikes back after warplane is downed in Syria

The pilot ejected over Idlib province but was killed by rebels on the ground

04/02/2018

Cyprus

Greek Cypriots vote in presidential runoff

Voters say they want a president they can trust not only to finally reunite the island but also to boost its economy, on the mend after a financial crisis in 2013.

03/02/2018

Egypt

Archaeologists discover new tomb in Giza

The tomb is believed to belong to a high-ranking female official from the Fifth Dynasty.

03/02/2018

Turkey

Six rockets reported to have hit Turkish border

Turkey is reporting two casualties after rockets were fired at its border from northern Syria according to private Turkish broadcaster NTV.

03/02/2018

Culture news

Art with a diplomatic heart

In its debut episode, Inspire Middle East explores the powerful art of cultural diplomacy

02/02/2018

Cyprus

Apathetic young Cypriots avoid Sunday's presidential election

"I didn’t vote and I will not vote. I am not interested in politics."

02/02/2018

Europe News

Israel uses tourism to promote settlements - EU

EU diplomats have reportedly warned that Israel is developing archaelogical and tourism sites in Palestinian neighbourhoods of Jerusalem as a way of legitimising illegal settlements.

02/02/2018

Saudi Arabia

107,000 Saudi women apply for 140 jobs at passport office

The General Directorate of Passports had announced two weeks earlier it was looking for female applicants for roles at airports and the country's land borders.

02/02/2018

Cyprus

Property for passports? How Russians have given Cyprus a boost

Cyprus defends its controversial citizenship scheme

01/02/2018

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World's longest zipwire opens in UAE

Thrill seekers will travel on the zipwire at speeds of up to 150kph along its 2.8 kilometre length.

01/02/2018

United Arab Emirates

World's longest zipline to open in the UAE

Adventure-seekers can ride 2.8km over the Jebel Jais mountains near the Oman border.

01/02/2018

Syria

Hundreds killed in Turkey's military campaign in Syria says Russia

Moscow claims civilians have been victims of Ankrara's targeting of Kurdish militia fighters

01/02/2018

Turkey

Istanbul court rules to release the head of Amnesty in Turkey

A court in Istanbul has ruled to release the head of Amnesty International in the country after nearly eight months in jail.

31/01/2018

Yemen

Aden loses control to South Yemen forces

After two days of fighting, separatists have taken control of Aden, confining the government to the presidential palace.

31/01/2018