Anti-regime demos in Syrian cities as death toll mounts
AFP - 41 minutes agoSyrian anti-regime activists on Friday took to the streets of Damascus and other major centres, monitors … More »Anti-regime demos in Syrian cities as death toll mounts
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VIEW:Guards deployed in Tel Aviv after race riots
AFP - 55 minutes agoA contingent of border guards has been sent in to help maintain law and order in Tel Aviv neighbourhoods … More »Guards deployed in Tel Aviv after race riots
Vote counting gets underway in Egypt
AFP - 11 hours agoVote counting was underway in Egypt after two days of polling ended Thursday in a landmark presidential … More »Vote counting gets underway in Egypt
Deep-seated fear of unrest haunts Lebanese
AFP - 14 hours agoFed by the 14-month crisis in neighbouring Syria and rumours of renewed civil unrest, turbulence across … More »Deep-seated fear of unrest haunts Lebanese
Tel Aviv race riot flags bitter immigration dispute
AFP - 14 hours agoViolent race riots that shook south Tel Aviv overnight sparked shock in Israel on Thursday, but also … More »Tel Aviv race riot flags bitter immigration dispute
Kuwait's finance minister quits after grilling
AFP - 14 hours agoKuwait's Finance Minister Mustafa al-Shamali resigned on Thursday following a marathon grilling in which … More »Kuwait's finance minister quits after grilling
Baghdad mortar attack kills one, wounds six
AFP - 15 hours agoA mortar attack in Baghdad killed one person and wounded six others Thursday, in the second attack in … More »Baghdad mortar attack kills one, wounds six
Anger, fear in south Tel Aviv after race riots
AFP - 15 hours agoThere were few black faces in HaTikva market in south Tel Aviv on Thursday, after a night of violence … More »Anger, fear in south Tel Aviv after race riots
Jordan PM wins confidence vote amid tough challenges
AFP - 16 hours agoJordan's MPs on Thursday gave their vote of confidence to Prime Minister Fayez Tarawneh, who faces a … More »Jordan PM wins confidence vote amid tough challenges
Against odds, Egypt's Brotherhood says win sealed
AFP - 16 hours agoJust a month ago its fallback candidate's chances were dismissed but Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is now … More »Against odds, Egypt's Brotherhood says win sealed
Four Russian bikers arrested in Iraq
AFP - 17 hours agoFour Russians decided to take a motorcycle trip in Iraq, but their adventure took a turn for the worse … More »Four Russian bikers arrested in Iraq
In Egypt's Nile Delta, voters seek jobs, security
AFP - 17 hours agoIn a white turban and grey gallabiya, Hommus Ibrahim, 71, is voting in a free presidential poll for the … More »In Egypt's Nile Delta, voters seek jobs, security
Bahrain policewoman to face trial for torturing reporter
AFP - 17 hours agoA Bahrain policewoman charged with torturing a female journalist during last year's crackdown on anti-government … More »Bahrain policewoman to face trial for torturing reporter
IOC twice snubs Qatar but Gulf nation undeterred
AFP - 17 hours agoDoha has not ruled out making a fresh bid to bring the Olympics to the Middle East for the first time, … More »IOC twice snubs Qatar but Gulf nation undeterred
Iran navy saves US freighter from pirates: report
AFP - 18 hours agoIran's navy said Thursday it saved an American-flagged cargo ship that was being attacked by pirates … More »Iran navy saves US freighter from pirates: report
2 dead, 7 people hurt in Beirut shootout
AFP - 23 hours agoLebanese security forces stormed a building in Beirut early Thursday after a nighttime shootout with … More »2 dead, 7 people hurt in Beirut shootout
Archaeologists find earliest evidence of Bethlehem
AFP - Thu, 24 May, 2012Archaeologists have uncovered a tiny clay seal inscribed with the word "Bethlehem" in what is believed … More »Archaeologists find earliest evidence of Bethlehem
Google clears key mapping software for Syria
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Google announced that its mapping software and other products would be available in Syria after getting … More »Google clears key mapping software for Syria
35 militants killed as Yemen army battles Qaeda
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Yemeni troops killed 35 Al-Qaeda militants in overnight battles in the restive southern Abyan province, … More »35 militants killed as Yemen army battles Qaeda
Amnesty sees possible crimes against humanity by Syria
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012The Syrian government may have committed crimes against humanity by using "lethal" force and "torturing" … More »Amnesty sees possible crimes against humanity by Syria
World powers, Iran at odds in crunch nuclear talks
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Iran demanded late Wednesday that world powers sweeten proposals made in talks in Baghdad aimed at easing … More »World powers, Iran at odds in crunch nuclear talks
Violent Tel Aviv demo against African migrants
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Violence broke out as several hundred people demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Wednesday night against the … More »Violent Tel Aviv demo against African migrants
Syria assails rebel town, admits sanctions hurting
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Syrian forces tried to storm the rebel bastion of Rastan on Wednesday under cover of heavy gunfire, shelling … More »Syria assails rebel town, admits sanctions hurting
Qatar Airways starts flights to Iraqi Kurdistan
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Qatar Airways on Wednesday began services to Arbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, … More »Qatar Airways starts flights to Iraqi Kurdistan
Speculation over 'killing' of Assad brother-in-law
AFP - Wed, 23 May, 2012Speculation was rife on Wednesday among Syrian anti-regime activists over the alleged "killing" of President … More »Speculation over 'killing' of Assad brother-in-law
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