Middle East

Egypt

Lebanese woman jailed in Egypt for Facebook video post

Lebanese tourist, Mona el-Mazbouh, has been jailed for eight years in Egypt for posting a Facebook video in which she was critical of the country.

10/07/2018

Turkey

How is Turkey's Erdogan exercising his new powers? | Euronews answers

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acted swiftly to put his new sweeping powers into practice, following his inauguration on Monday.

10/07/2018

Turkey

President Erdogan sworn in to "hyperpresidency"

Turkey's President Erdogan has been sworn in amidst controversy over constitutional reforms that have enhanced his powers

09/07/2018

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How to produce a bigger biodiversity of corn crops?

How to increase the biodiversity of corn crops in Europe while improving its quality, yield and resilience in natural, sustainable ways?

09/07/2018

Syria

Syrian regime re-takes southern Deraa province from rebels

Backed by massive aerial bombardments of rebel positions by its ally Russia President Assad's government have gained a major victory.

06/07/2018

World

How local artists are decorating Facebook’s walls

With more than 27,000 employees and 55 offices worldwide, Facebook is constantly seeking emerging artists to decorate its walls and office furnishings.

06/07/2018

Business

Remote work offers hope to Gaza residents

Remote work offers hope to Gaza residents

04/07/2018

Syria

Russian airstrikes help push Syrian rebels back in Deraa province

Two weeks into a bloody offensive the government is now in control of about 60 percent of the province.

04/07/2018

Yemen

UN says over eight million people are on the verge of famine

Saudi-led coalition attacks on the port city of Hodeida are to be suspended to explore a UN initiative

01/07/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ready to increase oil output

The leader of Saudi Arabia promised President Donald Trump that he can boost oil production if needed and the country has 2 million barrels per day of spare capacity available.

01/07/2018

Syria

Regime forces bombed rebels into surrender after talks collapsed

The Syrian army has taken back control of much of Deraa province with some towns surrendering and others being bombed into submission

01/07/2018

Syria

UN warns of a humanitarian disaster unless fighting ends

The UN is warning of a humanitarian disaster as the government continues its offensive to gain control of rebel-held Daraa

30/06/2018

World

Football, music and gaming: meet the Middle East's upcoming talent

Competitors come in many forms, some are teams going toe-to-toe on a playing field whilst others pit their skills in digital arenas. Then there are those with no opponents, challenging themselves, and the status quo, in musical concert halls.

29/06/2018

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Prince William visits Jerusalem's Western Wall

Britain's Prince William on Thursday (June 28) visited Jerusalem's Western Wall, as part of a tour of Jerusalem's most sacred and sensitive sites, wrapping up a politically delicate visit that both Palestinians and Israelis, locked in a lengthy conflict, were able to embrace.

28/06/2018

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Prince William attends cultural event in Tel Aviv

Prince William began the second full day of his historic royal visit to Israel on Wednesday by strolling around Tel Aviv's trendy Rothschild Boulevard and meeting young artists and entrepreneurs in Israel's cultural and financial capital.

27/06/2018

Turkey

Turkish court orders release of jailed journalist Mehmet Altan

The Istanbul Regional Justice Court voted to release journalist Mehmet Altan on Wednesday. He was one of hundreds of journalists arrested following a military coup attempt in 2016.

27/06/2018

Israel

Prince William honours holocaust victims during Israel visit

Prince William honours holocaust victims during Israel visit

26/06/2018

Turkey

What does the Turkish election mean for Turks and the world?

Turkey's freshly elected President Erdogan has just fufiled his dream with executive prsidency. But what does it mean for Turkey's war in Syria, its slumping economy, and the Kurds?

25/06/2018

Economy

Turkey's markets rally after President Erdogan re-elected

Turkey's markets rally after president re-elected.

25/06/2018

Turkey

The Turkish election result could send a message to the world

Ece Temelkuran, Turkey's "most-read political columnist", says the election is sending an important message to the EU and the rest of the world.

25/06/2018

Turkey

Key takeaways from Erdogan's victory speech

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addressed his supporters gathered in front of AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey. Here are the key takeaways from his speech.

25/06/2018

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Saudi psychologist drives herself to work for first time in 21-year career as ban lifted

Driving through morning rush hour and stopping for coffee and fuel, Ghamdi braved the traffic of Jeddah for the first time in her life.

24/06/2018

Turkey

Turkish election

A win for the ruling AK Party would see significant extra powers handed to President Erdogan

24/06/2018

Turkey

Voting officially ends in Turkish presidential, parliamentary election

Turkish citizens voted today for a new president and parliament, with more than 56 million people registered to vote at 180,000 ballot boxes across the country.

24/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel

Saudi women are officially allowed to get behind the wheel, after a decades-old driving ban was lifted.

24/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving ends

As from midnight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia women are officially allowed to drive

23/06/2018