Middle East News
Jason Rezaian Sentenced to Prison in Iran
American journalist Jason Rezaian has been sentenced to an unspecified prison term in Iran, the country's judiciary has said. The sentence follows the Washington Post...
Jihadi John: Mohammed Emwazi Killed by US Airstrike in Raqqa
The Islamic State group militant "Jihadi John" was hit by a US forces airstrike with a "high degree of certainty", US officials say. Mohammed Emwazi,...
Cyclone Chapala Hits Yemen Mainland with Hurricane-Force Winds
Cyclone Chapala has hit the Yemeni mainland bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and powerful waves. Photos and videos posted online showed water pouring through the...
Saudi Prince Charged with Drug Smuggling in Lebanon
Lebanese prosecutors have charged a Saudi prince and nine other people with drug smuggling, a week after a record seizure at Beirut's airport. The prince...
Cyclone Chapala Hits Socotra Island in Yemen
Cyclone Chapala, a rare tropical storm, has hit the remote Yemeni island of Socotra, killing at least one person before heading towards the mainland. Many...
ISIS Captures Syrian Town of Maheen
ISIS militants have reportedly captured the Syrian town of Maheen, in central Homs Province, from government forces. The fighters launched the offensive with two suicide...
Sinai Plane Crash: Egypt Rejects ISIS Claim
According to Egypt’s PM Sharif Ismail, a technical fault was the most likely to cause Russia's Kogalymavia plane crash in Sinai dismissing claims from...
Denis Cuspert Dead: German Rapper Deso Dogg Turned ISIS Fighter Killed by US Strike in Syria
Former German rapper Deso Dogg, real name Denis Cuspert, who had become an ISIS fighter, has been killed by a US air strike in...
Russian Plane Crashes in Sinai Killing over 220 People
A Russian plane with more than 220 people on board has crashed in central Sinai, the office of Egypt's prime minister has confirmed. The Airbus...
US Ground Troops Sent to Syria to Fight ISIS
President Barack Obama has sent US troops to Syria to assist anti-government rebels in fighting the so-called Islamic State (ISIS), officials have said. There will...
Raif Badawi Wins Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2015
Raif Badawi has been awarded this year's Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The European Parliament supports human rights through the annual Sakharov Prize for...
ISIS Executes Three Captives in Palmyra
ISIS militants have executed three captives in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by tying them to columns and blowing them up, activists say. The identities...
Saudi Prince Arrested in Lebanon over Drug Smuggling
Prince Abdel Mohsen Bin Walid Bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and four other people have been arrested in Lebanon in the largest drug seizure...
Israel-Jordan Deal on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif Holy Site
Secretary of State John Kerry has announced that Israel and Jordan have agreed on moves aimed at reducing tensions surrounding Jerusalem Jerusalem's Temple Mount/Haram...
Israeli Soldier Killed in Beersheva Bus Station Attack
A Palestinian attacker armed with a gun and a knife has killed an Israeli soldier and wounded other ten people in a bus station...
Egypt Elections 2015: Voters to Elect New Parliament
Egyptians are voting in the first round of long-delayed elections to choose a new parliament. Today’s parliamentary elections are the first since the previous chamber...
Saudi Arabia: ISIS Kills Five People at Shias Mourning in Saihat
At least 5 people have been killed and nine wounded in an attack on a Shia gathering hall in Saihat, eastern Saudi Arabia, the...
Israel: Joseph’ Tomb in Nablus Torched by Palestinians
Joseph’s Tomb, a Jewish holy site in the West Bank city of Nablus, has been torched by Palestinians, amid soaring tensions with Israel. Rioters set...
Israel: Jerusalem Attacks Continue despite Checkpoints
Jerusalem attacks have continued only hours after Israeli forces launched a major security operation in Arab areas of the city. On October 14, Israeli police...
Israel Sets up Checkpoints in East Jerusalem’s Arab Areas
Israeli authorities have begun a major security operation in Arab areas of occupied East Jerusalem, after a surge in attacks by Palestinians. Entrances to Jabal...
Israel Terror Attacks: Palestinians Kill at Least Three Israelis in Jerusalem
According to Israeli police, at least three Israelis have been killed and many injured in shooting and stabbing attacks in Jerusalem and central Israel. Two...
Israel Attacks: Palestinian Shot Dead After Knife Attack on Israeli Police Officer in Jerusalem
A Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli police on October 12 after he allegedly attacked an officer with a knife in Jerusalem. This is...
Israel Airstrikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza Strip
Israel’s jet fighters have hit two Palestinian targets in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said the targets were Hamas weapon manufacturing facilities, adding that...
Russia Increases Number of Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Syria
Russia has intensified airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria, its defense ministry has announced. The ministry said on October 10 that it had hit...
Syria Crisis: Russia and US Agree to Resume Talks on Air Safety
Russia and the US have agreed to resume talks on air safety during Syria bombing campaigns, the Pentagon has announced. The talks "are likely to...
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