Middle East News

Rafic Hariri’s murderers trial begins at The Hague tribunal

The trial of Lebanese PM Rafic Hariri’s murderers has begun at an unprecedented tribunal at The Hague. Mustafa Badreddine, Salim…

11 years ago

Moshe Yaalon apologizes for John Kerry comments

Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon has apologized for quotes that appeared in a newspaper that lambasted US Secretary of State…

11 years ago

Iraq bomb attacks kill at least 26 people

A series of bomb attacks killed at least 26 people in central Iraq, police and medical officials say. Fifteen died…

11 years ago

US condemns Moshe Yaalon’s comments on John Kerry

The US has condemned as "offensive" reported comments by Israel's Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon about Secretary of State John Kerry's…

11 years ago

Egypt votes on new constitution

Egypt has begun voting in a two-day referendum on a new constitution, which could pave the way for fresh elections.…

11 years ago

Ariel Sharon burial service at family ranch in Negev desert

Israel’s former PM Ariel Sharon was buried at his family ranch in the Negev desert. Earlier, speakers at the state…

11 years ago

Ariel Sharon funeral: Coffin lay in state outside parliament building in Jerusalem

Former PM Ariel Sharon have been described as an "indomitable" man devoted to the security of his people at his…

11 years ago

Ariel Sharon funeral program

Ariel Sharon's funeral program: 09:30 Knesset state memorial service in Jerusalem attended by international dignitaries Speeches from family members, President…

11 years ago

Ariel Sharon funeral: Israel’s ex-PM to lie in state

Israel begins a short period of mourning for ex-PM Ariel Sharon who died at 85 of heart failure after 8…

11 years ago

Ariel Sharon dies after 8 years in coma

Former Israel’s PM Ariel Sharon has died at the age 85 after spending 8 years in a coma following a…

11 years ago