Middle East

Israel

Palestinians and Israeli soldier wounded during West Bank raid

At least five Palestinians and an Israeli soldier have been hurt during a raid in the occupied West Bank. It is thought Israeli forces were carrying

01/09/2015

Syria

Satellite images show ISIL destruction in Palmyra

Newly released satellite images show the destruction by ISIL militants of the Bel Temple in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The images

01/09/2015

Economy

Huge gas find a game-changer for Egypt

It is a discovery that could transform Egypt’s economy and have important geopolitical outcomes. Italian energy giant ENI has found the

31/08/2015

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Turkey celebrates Victory Day

31/08/2015

Syria

Syrian regime accused of bombing civilians in Damascus suburb

Distressing images posted on social media are said to show aftermath of Syria regime bombing of a Damascus suburb.

31/08/2015

Yemen

More civilian deaths in Saudi-led air raids on suspected Houthi targets

Saudi-led air strikes pounded several targets in Yemen on Sunday. In the northern province of Hajjah at least 36 civilians were killed while

31/08/2015

Egypt

Egypt announces October date for parliamentary election

The date of Egypt’s long-awaited parliamentary election has been announced by the country’s election commission. Voting will take place on October 18

30/08/2015

West Bank

Christians protest against Israel's 'divisive' separation barrier

Israeli security forces dispersed a group of Palestinian protesters in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, towards the end of a demonstration against

30/08/2015

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Girl power

30/08/2015

Lebanon

Cries of 'Revolution' at Lebanon rubbish rally

It started as a protest against rubbish piling up. Now they are chanting ‘Revolution’. Back on the streets of Beirut again on Saturday night

30/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey joins US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

Previously reluctant, Turkey has joined the US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL strongholds in Syria.

30/08/2015

West Bank

Palestinian women and children force Israeli soldier to release boy

In a disturbing video that has gone viral online, an Israeli soldier is seen pursuing a young Palestinian boy and pinning him to the ground amid

29/08/2015

Egypt

Al Jazeera journalists given three year jail term by Egyptian court

Three journalists with the TV channel Al Jazeera have been sentenced to three years in prison by a Egyptian court. The verdict in their retrial on

29/08/2015

Syria

Syria: Ceasefire breaks down in three strategic towns

Fighting is said to have resumed in three key Syrian towns at the end of a 48-hour ceasefire. Reports of the breakdown, from the Syrian Observatory

29/08/2015

Bahrain

Bahrain policeman killed in 'terrorist' blast

Bahrain says a policeman has been killed in what authorities are calling a ‘terrorist blast’. Seven people were injured, including four other police

29/08/2015

Lebanon

Lebanon: government pledges to protect protesters at rubbish rally

The Lebanese government pledges it will try to guarantee the safety of protesters as another rally against rubbish is planned in Beirut this weekend.

28/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey: President approves interim cabinet

Turkey’s President has approved an interim government to run the country until elections in November. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu revealed details

28/08/2015

Turkey

Several killed in Turkey as soldiers clash with Kurdish militants

Up to six people, including at least four civilians, have been killed in clashes between Turkey’s armed forces and militants in the mainly Kurdish

27/08/2015

Syria

ISIL militants capture key Syrian town

A Syrian town earmarked as a potential “safe zone” has been captured by ISIL militants. US and Turkish authorities had been discussing for weeks a

27/08/2015

Syria

Syria's warring parties agree local truce

A two-day ceasefire beginning Thursday 6am local time was agreed last night between warring sides in three Syrian towns. A similar truce earlier

27/08/2015

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia said to hold main suspect in 1996 Khobar Towers bombing

He was on the FBI’s most wanted list of suspected terrorists, and on the run for nearly 20 years. Ahmed al-Mughassil, now 48 years old, has been

26/08/2015

Sport

Van Marwijk appointed Saudi Arabia boss

Bert van Marwijk has been named the new coach of Saudi Arabia. The Dutch trainer, who led the Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup finals, has signed a

26/08/2015

Syria

Syria's Assad backs alliance to fight 'terrorism'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said he is open to the idea of an alliance against Islamist extremists ISIL.. His comments came in an interview

26/08/2015

Lebanon

More violent protests as Lebanon's cabinet splits over rubbish crisis

Rubbish and violence of the streets of Beirut as calls grow for the country's hamstrung cabinet to quit

26/08/2015

Turkey

Deadly floods hit northeast Turkey

At least eight people died after floods hit the northeast province of Artvin and more rain is expected.

25/08/2015

Turkey

Turkey PM works on interim cabinet ahead of November 1 snap election

Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu has asked opposition parties to join an interim government ahead of a snap election set for November 1

25/08/2015