Monday, July 29, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East


Wave of deadly car bombs hits Iraq

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 07:13 AM PDT

A wave of car bombs hit the capital, Baghdad, and other areas, killing at least 51 people in mostly Shia areas, officials say.

Syria troops 'retake' key Homs area

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 08:25 AM PDT

Syrian government forces have fully captured the Khalidiya district of Homs, a key rebel stronghold in the central city, state media report.

Saudi to build $22bn Riyadh metro

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 10:21 AM PDT

The Saudi Arabian government says it will spend more than $22bn on a metro for the capital Riyadh

Tunisia government 'will not quit'

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 02:02 PM PDT

Tunisia's Islamist-led government will not step down despite opposition demands and will hold elections in December, the prime minister says.

Cairo vendors killed in mass brawl

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 12:11 PM PDT

At least 12 people die in a fight between street vendors in central Cairo, apparently sparked by a row over spaces.

Morsi backers stage defiant marches

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 01:07 AM PDT

Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi march on three points in Cairo despite warnings from the military-backed government.

Christian Benitez dies aged 27

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 03:02 PM PDT

Qatar striker and former Birmingham City player Christian Benitez dies at the age of 27.

VIDEO: Wave of car bomb attacks in Iraq

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 02:51 PM PDT

A wave of car bombs has killed at least 51 people in mostly Shia areas of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, and in other cities around the country.

VIDEO: Why Mid-East peace talks now?

Posted: 28 Jul 2013 10:45 PM PDT

The US has said peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians will resume in Washington on Monday, after almost three years.

After Khalidiya, Syria conflict goes on

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 10:34 AM PDT

Khalidiya 'victory' does not mean Syria uprising will be extinguished

How can Egypt get out of crisis?

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 06:02 AM PDT

No easy solution as Egypt grapples with chaos and violence

Bahrain struggles to get economy back on track

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 02:24 AM PDT

Signs of revival raise hopes for Bahrain's battered economy

Life in Zaatari refugee camp

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 09:39 AM PDT

Rapid growth of Zaatari - Jordan's vast camp for Syrian refugees

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