Tuesday, July 23, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East


Al-Qaeda claims Iraq mass jailbreaks

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:48 AM PDT

Al-Qaeda has said it was behind deadly raids on two Iraqi jails, which freed hundreds of inmates, including senior leaders of the militant group.

Nine killed in Egyptian violence

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Nine people are killed in Cairo in violent overnight clashes, as supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi continue to hold a sit-in.

US general outlines Syria options

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 06:48 AM PDT

The top US military officer says any decision to use force in Syria could cost America billions, and that care must be taken to "preserve a functioning state".

VIDEO: Deaths as Egypt unrest continues

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 01:29 PM PDT

At least ten people have been killed in the last 24 hours in clashes between supporters and opponents of the ousted President Mohammed Morsi, local authorities have said.

AUDIO: Iraq jailbreak 'could lead to war'

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 12:19 AM PDT

Sharmine Narwani and Rami Ruhayem analyse the news that hundreds of inmates have escaped from two Iraqi prisons after gunmen stormed two jails near Baghdad.

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