Middle East News

Luxor: Seven Die in Suicide Attack at Karnak Temple

At least seven people died after a suicide bomber has blown himself up near the ancient Temple of Karnak in…

9 years ago

Tariq Aziz Dead: Saddam Hussein’s Aide Dies in Iraqi Prison

Saddam Hussein's aide, Tariq Aziz, has died in an Iraqi hospital at the age of 79, officials say. Tariq Aziz…

9 years ago

Hosni Mubarak to Be Retried over Arab Spring Deaths

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will stand trial again over the killing of protesters in 2011, an appeals court has…

9 years ago

The United Arab Emirates Strike Against ISIS

The UAE recently postponed their participation in airstrikes in December after concerns about their pilots’ safety while flying. Leaders in…

9 years ago

Jason Rezaian Case: Washington Post Reporter’s Trial Begins in Iran

Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian’s trial has begun in Tehran, Iran, behind closed doors. Jason Rezaian, a US-Iranian citizen, was…

9 years ago

Ehud Olmert: Former Israeli Prime Minister Sentenced to 8 Months in Jail

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert has been sentenced to eight months in jail for fraud and breach of trust, a…

9 years ago

ISIS Takes Control of Palmyra

According to new reports, ISIS has taken near complete control of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. Palmyra is home…

9 years ago

Syria: ISIS Captures a Third of Tadmur, next to Ancient City of Palmyra

A third of Syrian town Tadmur, next to Palmyra, one of the Middle East's greatest archaeological sites, has been captured…

9 years ago

Israel Suspends Bus Segregation Trial

Israel has decided to suspend a new segregated travel rule which separates Palestinian and Jewish passengers on buses travelling to…

9 years ago

The Fall of Ramadi: Iraq Sends Shia Militias to ISIS-Held City

Iran-backed Shia militias have been sent by the Iraqi government to Ramadi to recapture the city seized by Islamic State…

9 years ago