Middle East

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

Egypt

Candidates cast vote in Egypt's presidential election

Incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is widely expected to return to power

26/03/2018

Israel

Netanyahu questioned by police

Benjamain Netanyahu has been questioned as part of an investigation into corrupt dealings with Israel's largest telecommunications company

26/03/2018

Egypt

Abdel Fatah al-Sisi set to secure second term in Egypt's elections

As polls open in Egypt's presidential elections current leader Abdel Fatah al-Sisi looks set to secure a second term, amid criticism over the vote's questionable democratic credentials.

26/03/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's defence shield shoots down seven missiles

One Egyptian resident killed and two others injured as debris falls into street and onto an apartment.

26/03/2018

Syria

Civilians flee eastern Ghouta as rebels prepare last stand against Ass

Thousands flee expected final assault as rebels lose all but one strongpoint in region close to capital.

25/03/2018

Turkey

Erdogan dubs student protesters ‘terrorists’, threatens university ban

Turkey's President has slammed student anti-war protesters in Ankara, branding them “communist, traitor youth” for hijacking a student stand honouring Turkish soldiers in Syria.

25/03/2018

Egypt

Egypt's Christians brace for vote & hope for better times

With President al-Sisi championing the Copts since 2014, their vote looks likely to support the status quo in the presidential election

25/03/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi general in charge of Yemen campaign speaks to euronews

General Ahmed Assiri insists Saudi Arabia's only objective in Yemen is to "restore stability".

24/03/2018

Syria

Kidnappings, murder and ISIL: A Syrian family’s voyage to France

In spring 2013, Syria’s government lost the city of Raqqa to rebel militants. Raqqa was also home to the Khatib family, who offered shelter to international journalists at their house as the conflict escalated. But one day, two of them disappeared, and the Khatibs realised their time was nearly up.

24/03/2018

Syria

Ghouta exodus continues as Syrian army strengthens grip on city

For the second successive day, thousands of rebel fighters and their families are leaving eastern Ghouta as part of a surrender deal with the government

24/03/2018

Turkey

Turkey refugee deal: following the money

The EU has hailed the 2016 deal struck with Turkey to stem the flow of migrants a success, but Erdogan’s government accuses the bloc of falling short on its promises. Ahead of the two sides meeting to discuss the second instalment of funding, Euronews dug into the data.

24/03/2018