Thursday, August 1, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East


US says Egypt restoring democracy

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 03:17 PM PDT

US Secretary of State John Kerry says Egypt's military was "restoring democracy" when it ousted elected President Mohammed Morsi last month.

US embassies to shut over threat

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 06:39 PM PDT

The US will close a number of embassies and consulates, mostly in the Middle East, on Sunday in response to an unspecified threat, officials say.

'Over 1,000' killed in Iraq in July

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 05:26 AM PDT

Casualty figures released by the United Nations mission in Baghdad suggest 1,057 Iraqis were killed in July, making it the deadliest month in years.

Syria's Assad 'sure of victory'

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 08:15 AM PDT

President Assad says he is "sure of victory" over rebels fighting to topple him in a message to the army, days after troops recaptured a part of Homs.

US House passes tough Iran bill

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 06:47 AM PDT

The US House of Representatives approves new measures against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme, penalising countries that buy Iranian oil.

Twins for NZ pair who lost triplets

Posted: 31 Jul 2013 08:32 PM PDT

A New Zealand couple whose triplets died in a fire in Qatar last year say they are delighted after having baby twins.

VIDEO: Egypt protesters: We will not move

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 03:40 PM PDT

Thousands of supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi are defying a new warning from the military-backed cabinet by continuing their sit-ins in the capital, Cairo.

VIDEO: Who controls Syria?

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 08:28 AM PDT

Syria is controlled by armed opposition groups as well as government forces.

Iran's 'Jerusalem Day': Behind the rallies and rhetoric

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 04:03 PM PDT

What 'Jerusalem Day' reveals about Iran

The grand negotiation under way in Egypt

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 11:48 AM PDT

The grand negotiation under way in Egypt

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