Latest in Region Highlight
Latest in Region
Libya PM under pressure to offer new government
Abu Shagur might be relieved of his duties, new elections for the PM post might take place
Syria rebels advance in north, pushed back in south
“Assad should be replaced by Vice President Faruq al-Shara.” says Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu
Bahrain human rights defender on hunger strike
Rajab starts a hunger strike from behind bars for being refused the right to attend his mother’s funeral
Islamists protest after Jordan king calls early polls
King Abdullah II decisions stir protests
Turkey hits back after new mortar fire from Syria
The round struck Hatay province at the western end of Turkey’s frontier with Syria, prompting fresh retaliatory fire
Police, worshippers scuffle at Al-Aqsa mosque plaza
Israeli police enters Al-Aqsa mosque compound, uses tear gas
Ship to Gaza nearing destination
Swedish ship bound for Gaza aims to break Israeli blockade
Damage control for Obama after lackluster debate
Mitt Romney tore into Wednesday’s first presidential debate with the driving passion of a man who thinks he is losing an election.
Syria shelling draws Turkish reprisals, bombs hit Aleppo
Syria’s conflict escalated when deadly cross-border shelling into Turkey drew return fire that continued after dark
Pressure on Arab governments to act on Syria and release political prisoners
Protests planned across the Arab world, diplomatic pressure “not enough”
At least 40 dead as bombs rip through Syria’s Aleppo
40 dead and 90 injured in a grand car bombing
Syrian foreign minister accuses US of recreating Iraq scenario
Fighting continues across Syria following destruction of UNESCO world heritage site in Aleppo on Sunday
In the memory of Al-Durra
Twelve year old Palestinian remembered, eleven years after his killing by Israeli security forces
Morsy’s Turkey meeting could signal new partnership
AKP party a potential role model for development
Hamas urges Barca-Real boycott if Shalit attends
“We call on all Muslim, Arab and Palestinian media not to broadcast this game if Shalit attends,” Hamas spokesman said
Lebanon ‘failing to cooperate with Hariri court’
Hariri’s defence lawyers accusing the Lebanese government of ignoring requests to cooperate the UN-backed court
Libya attackers linked to Al-Qaeda: US
The US intelligence community said that a deadly assault on a US consulate in Libya was a planned attack linked to Al-Qaeda, but stressed that “many unanswered questions” remained
Syria observatory reports bloodiest day in Syria
UNHCR expects 700,000 people will flee by the end of the year
Two Sudans reach deals on border security, oil
Salva Kiir and Omar Al-Bashir say the agreements are putting their states’ conflict to an end
Tunisia govt responsible for police impunity: lawyer
Tunisia govt responsible for police impunity
Bahrain imprisons activist for defacing poster of king
Prominent activist has eight charges pending and three more trials in progress
Sudan, South Sudan edge towards deal
The final result of the negotiations is expected to be made public by a press conference
Iran TV reporter killed, another wounded in Syria
Iranian reporter shot dead in Syria, another wounded
Israel imposes 48 hour border closure for Yom Kippur
Gaza and West Bank borders closed for Yom Kippur but humanitarian and medical emergency services will be allowed through.
Damascus school bombed by opposition fighters
Syrian government confirms attack but insists school was not used by security forces or militia
Iranian President dismisses Israeli threat after meeting with Ban Ki-Moon
Iranian leaders speak out on war with Israel ahead of UN General Assembly meeting
Suicide car bomb in Iraq kills four school children
Car bomb explodes next to school, kills four and injures six
Syrian air force bombs Aleppo as UN Security Council convenes
Civilian death-toll continues to rise in Syria while refugee crisis intensifies
Israel and Palestinian Authority discuss developing gas off Gaza coast
Tony Blair sponsors talks which could solve Palestinian Authority’s financial problems
Israeli defence minister proposes West Bank withdrawal
Jewish settlers should leave West Bank or accept Palestinian Authority government