Middle East

Turkey

Turkey: More than 200 detained in May Day clashes

May Day turned ugly in Turkey on Monday as protesters clashed with police.

01/05/2017

Saudi Arabia

Human rights VS business interests: Merkel's tricky talks in Saudi Arabia

German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves Saudi Arabia after a delicate balancing act of talks on economic relations and human rights.

01/05/2017

Turkey

Founder of Iranian TV station shot dead in Istanbul

The founder of an Iranian satellite TV station, GEM TV, has been shot dead in Istanbul.

30/04/2017

Turkey

Turkey sacks 3,900 public officials, bans TV dating shows in latest purge wave

It appears to be the latest crackdown linked to last July's failed coup, after the government announced the officials had been fired for suspected links to 'terrorist organisations and structures pres

30/04/2017

Egypt

Pope Francis urges unity against fanaticism

On his first visit to Egypt, Pope Francis sent a message of peace and tolerance.

29/04/2017

Turkey

Wikipedia appears to have been blocked in Turkey

The online encyclopaedia Wikipedia appears to have been blocked in Turkey.

29/04/2017

Syria

Watch: Syrian youth find freedom in Parkour

"When I jump from a high place I feel free and I enjoy it," 18-year-old Muhannad al-Kadiri said.

29/04/2017

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Body artist inspired by Israel's iconic sites

The iconic Tower of David in Jerusalem’s Old City is getting a splash of colour.

29/04/2017

Egypt

Pope Francis denounces religious fundamentalism across Middle East

Pope Francis' trip to Egypt is aimed at building bridges between Christian and Muslim faiths

28/04/2017

Egypt

Pope Francis calls for peace and dialogue with Muslim in Egypt

Pope Francis' visit to Egypt comes amid heavy security after a series of deadly attacks on Coptic Christian churches

28/04/2017

Israel

West Bank clashes erupt as Palestinians protest prisoner conditions

There’ve been fresh clashes in the West Bank between Israeli forces and Palestinians protesting over prisoners in Israeli jails.

28/04/2017

Economy

US travel and laptop bans spark concern among Gulf airlines

The US government's travel and laptop bans have been a major talking point at this year's Arabian Travel Market.

27/04/2017

Egypt

Cairo prepares for Pope Francis' visit to heal ties

Pope Francis arrives in the Egyptian capital Cairo less than a month after deadly attacks on Coptic churches

27/04/2017

West Bank

Palestine shuts up shop to support hunger-striking prisoners

Protests across the West Bank and Gaza are designed to show solidarity with Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike in Israeli jails.

27/04/2017

Turkey

Russian warship sinks after Black Sea collision

Coastguards say all 78 personnel on board the "Liman" have been evacuated to safety.The Russian naval intelligence ship sank off Turkey's Black Sea coast after colliding with a freighter carrying live

27/04/2017

Syria

Israel linked to series of blasts in Damascus

Syrian rebel and intelligence sources claim the explosions were caused by Israeli air strikes against an arms supply hub

27/04/2017

Syria

"Huge" explosion near Damascus Airport

Explosions and fire have ripped through a military area of the complex, including fuel depots and weapons stores.

27/04/2017

Egypt

Pope to strengthen ties with Islam during Egypt trip

Catholics in Egypt make up less than 1% of the population, but Pope Francis wants to strengthen dialogue between religions.

26/04/2017

Turkey

Turkey arrests 1,000 'secret imams' in police purge

Local media say arrest warrants have been issued for more than 3,000 people in total. It's one of the biggest post-coup purges in months.

26/04/2017

Economy

Middle East set to be tourism hotspot

The Arabian Travel Market is showcasing the region the World Tourism Organisation says is set to become a tourist hotspot.

26/04/2017

Syria

Syria used sarin gas in Khan Sheikhoun - France

France's foreign minister says samples obtained by French intelligence show that forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "undoubtedly" used sarin nerve gas in the attack in northern Syria on

26/04/2017

Turkey

Turkey arrests 1,000 people as post-coup purge continues

President Erdogan also dismissed a Council of Europe warning over his crackdown on dissent.

26/04/2017

Turkey

Erdogan slams Council of Europe decision to put Turkey on watchlist

It’s “entirely political” and we reject it.

25/04/2017

Israel

Israel-Germany spat over minister's meeting with NGOs

A diplomatic row has broken out between Israel and Germany.

25/04/2017

Turkey

COE puts Turkey on watchlist

The Turkish foreign ministry has strongly condemned the "unjust decision" of the European rights body to put it on notice.

25/04/2017

Turkey

Gallipoli landings remembered, 102 years' on

In Sydney thousands gather for the annual ANZAC day march, whilst in Turkey, a dawn ceremony is held at ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli peninsular.

25/04/2017