Thursday, August 15, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East


Egypt poised for renewed protests

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 07:01 PM PDT

The Egyptian capital Cairo is poised for renewed protests as supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi call for marches after Friday prayers.

Deadly explosion in southern Beirut

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 01:26 PM PDT

At least 16 people are killed and 200 hurt in a large explosion in a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold.

Libya warns oil port protesters

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 04:54 PM PDT

Libyan PM Ali Zeidan threatens protesting guards at oil ports with force, accusing them of trying to sell oil outside official channels.

Iran MPs snub three cabinet nominees

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 01:04 PM PDT

Iran's parliament - dominated by Islamic hardliners - rejects three of new President Hassan Rouhani's 18 nominees for his cabinet.

UN weapons inspectors head to Syria

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 09:39 AM PDT

The UN says its weapons inspectors are to depart for Syria shortly to investigate allegations of chemical weapons use during the conflict.

Wave of deadly bombings hits Baghdad

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 06:17 AM PDT

At least 33 people are killed and scores more wounded in Baghdad in the latest series of bombings to hit Iraq, officials say.

VIDEO: Mourning and anger in Egypt

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 03:12 PM PDT

Jeremy Bowen reports from Cairo where there is mourning and anger, as the official death toll rose to more than 600 after security forces broke up protest camps in the city on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Egypt official death toll passes 500

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 12:10 PM PDT

Egypt says over 500 people were killed on Wednesday when security forces stormed Islamist protest camps in Cairo after a stand-off lasting weeks.

VIDEO: Analysis: What next for Egypt?

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 11:07 AM PDT

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Robbins, reports on what comes next for the international community, the military and the Islamists.

Arab art on view at Venice Biennale

Posted: 15 Aug 2013 12:00 AM PDT

A walk around the Middle East's installations at the Biennale

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