Middle East

Israel

Palestinian attacker kills two people in Jerusalem's Old City, say police

A Palestinian man has reportedly stabbed and killed two people in Jerusalem’s Old City before being shot dead by police. One woman is also said to be

03/10/2015

Syria

Russia launches more air strikes in Syria

The Russian Defence Ministry on Saturday released footage of what it says were air strikes its forces carried out over the previous 24 hours. Targets

03/10/2015

Syria

ISIL operations centre in Idlib, Syria 'destroyed' by Russian airstrike

Russia says it has carried out a third day of airstrikes targeting ISIL positions over Syria. ISIL is one of many groups fighting against Russia’s

02/10/2015

Syria

Obama: Russia's strikes in Syria 'strengthening ISIL'

US President Barack Obama says that Russia’s bombing campaign in Syria will only strengthen ISIL militants. He claims Moscow is failing to

02/10/2015

Syria

Syria says air strikes alone will spread terrorism

As the international coalition against ISIL and others called on Russia to halt air strikes on targets in Syria. Russia responded by stating the air

02/10/2015

Israel

Israeli security forces and Palestinians clash amid heightened tensions

Clashes have erupted between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in Jerusalem. It comes after days of unrest at the al-Aqsa compound

02/10/2015

Syria

Analysis: Russia's intervention in Syria

How much worse can the bloodshed in Syria get, with Russia dropping bombs on behalf of President Assad? President Putin says this is to fight

02/10/2015

Syria

Watch live: Syrian foreign minister speaks at UN General Assembly

Watch in the video player above as Syrian foreign minister Walid Muallem addresses the UN General Assembly in New York.

02/10/2015

Syria

Russia 'launches 18 new air strikes' in Syria

A new wave of Russian airstrikes in Syria has targeted the west and northwest of the country, according to a military source and state television

02/10/2015

Turkey

Turkey and US-led coalition urge Russia to stop air strikes on Syrian opposition

Turkey and its partners in the US-led coalition against ISIL on Friday called on Russia to stop its air strikes on the Syrian opposition and focus on fighting Islamist militants.

02/10/2015

Syria

Second day of Russian airstrikes target Syrian insurgents

Amateur video captured the moment that Syrian government airstrikes bombarded rebel positions in the city of Hama on Thursday as Russian state

02/10/2015

Turkey

Turkish soldiers killed by suspected Kurdish militants in Diyarbakir

Τwo Turkish soldiers have been killed by suspected Kurdish militants in Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakir. Deadly clashes have surged

01/10/2015

Israel

Netanyahu: world's response to Iran menace is "absolutely nothing"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations General Assembly and was unequivocal in his criticism of the Iran nuclear deal

01/10/2015

Syria

Russia defends Syria air strikes, adding US strategy is 'flawed'

On the diplomatic front, Russia has mounted a firm defence of its air strikes in Syria. President Vladimir Putin told a cabinet meeting that the

01/10/2015

Egypt

Queen Nefertiti's tomb or bust Egypt vows to find her burial place

Egyptian authorities say that they will obtain the radar equipment needed to complete the search for Queen Nefertiti’s tomb. The latest theory

01/10/2015

Syria

McCain claims Russian air strikes hit US-backed Syrian rebels

The US Senator John McCain has accused Russia of targeting Free Syrian Army rebel recruits backed by Washington. In an interview with CNN, McCain

01/10/2015

Syria

Russian fighter jets step up attacks on Syrian insurgents

Russian warplanes have carried out more bombings of rebel positions in Syria for a second day. The Russian defence ministry has released footage to

01/10/2015

Syria

Russia rejects claims its 'anti-ISIL' airstrikes hit civilians and other rebels

Update: Moscow says “terrorist groups,” not only ISIL, are targets Russia’s defence ministry claims its jets have carried out about 20 flights over

01/10/2015

Turkey

Turkish hostages released in Baghdad after a month in captivity

A group of 16 Turkish nationals taken hostage by a little-known armed Islamic group a month ago have been released. They are already in Turkey after

01/10/2015

Gaza

Palestinian flag raised at the United Nations headquarters for the first time

The Palestinian flag was raised for the first time at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The ceremony took place weeks after the UN General

30/09/2015

Syria

Complex conflict Russian air strikes in Syria raises stakes

Syrian state Television made the announcement that Russia had commenced air strikes in the country. Russian legislators grant Putin approval to

30/09/2015

Saudi Arabia

Why aren't rich Gulf states welcoming Syrian refugees...or are they?

As EU countries try to find the best way to deal with an influx of refugees that is unprecedented in recent years, the Gulf states have come under

30/09/2015

Syria

France claims Russian jets have struck rebel, not IS forces in Homs

The Russian defence ministry says it has started operations in Syria and has launched air strikes against the militant group the Islamic State. A

30/09/2015

Israel

Israeli security forces arrest scores in Al Aqsa Mosque protests

Israeli security forces have arrested a number Palestinians for alleged involvement in disturbances at the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. #Israel

30/09/2015

Israel

Clashes erupt at holy site in Jerusalem

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to give Israel an ultimatum today during his speech at the United Nations. The Palestinian leader’s

30/09/2015

Saudi Arabia

Hajj: Saudi authorities reject queries over death toll

The Saudi authorities have denied suggestions that more than a thousand people died in the tragedy last week – and say the death toll stands at 769

29/09/2015