Friday, August 2, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East


Rouhani to become Iran president

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 06:10 PM PDT

Hassan Rouhani is set to take over as Iran's president when the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will endorse his election.

Police 'to blockade pro-Morsi camps'

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 02:22 PM PDT

Egypt's government orders security forces to blockade the two Cairo protest camps set up by supporters of ousted President Morsi, state TV reports.

Deadly clashes between Yemen troops

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 01:34 PM PDT

At least one person has been killed in clashes between presidential guards and soldiers in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, officials say.

British embassy in Yemen to close

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 01:53 PM PDT

The British embassy in Yemen is to be closed on Sunday and Monday as "a precautionary measure", the Foreign Office confirms.

Tunisian assault on Islamist rebels

Posted: 02 Aug 2013 03:54 AM PDT

Tunisia has launched a major ground and air offensive against Islamist militants near the Algerian border, an armed forces spokesman says.

VIDEO: Can Rouhani bring reform to Iran?

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 10:37 PM PDT

The UK government has declined an invitation to Iranian President Rouhani's inauguration, despite indications he wants to reach out to the West.

Iran's Hassan Rouhani: Key challenges

Posted: 01 Aug 2013 05:37 AM PDT

What are the main issues facing the new Iranian president?

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