Middle East News

Bahrain bombing kills policeman during anniversary protests

A Bahraini policeman has died of wounds from a bomb blast during protests marking Friday's third anniversary of the country's…

11 years ago

Vladimir Putin backs Abdul Fattah al-Sisi’s bid for Egypt presidency

Vladimir Putin has announced he backs Egypt's military chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in his "bid for the presidency". Vladimir Putin,…

11 years ago

Syria: UN restarts aid mission in besieged rebel-held Old City of Homs

The UN has restarted its aid mission in the besieged rebel-held Old City of Homs, Syria, after hours of talks…

11 years ago

Syria: More than 600 civilians evacuated from Homs

More than six hundreds civilians have been evacuated from the rebel-held Old Quarter of Homs, Syria, state media report. This…

11 years ago

UN aid convoy fired on in Homs

A UN aid convoy bringing supplies into the besieged district of the central Syrian city of Homs has come under…

11 years ago

Mohamed Morsi in court over death protests

Egypt’s former President Mohamed Morsi has arrived in court in the capital, Cairo, for the resumption of one of the…

11 years ago

Syria peace talks in Geneva end in recriminations

Syria’s government and opposition have traded insults after a week-long peace conference in Geneva ended with no firm agreement. Foreign…

11 years ago

Egypt: 20 journalists accused of belonging to terrorist organization

Twenty journalists, including four foreigners, are facing charges in Egypt, prosecutors have said. The Egyptian journalists are accused of belonging…

11 years ago

Mohamed Morsi jail escape trial begins in Cairo

Mohamed Morsi’s trial over his escape from prison in 2011 has begun in Cairo, state media say. The Egypt's ousted…

11 years ago

Egypt’s army supports Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi presidential bid

Egypt’s army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been given approval by the country’s top military body to run…

11 years ago