Thursday, August 8, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East

Yemen drone strikes kill 'militants'

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 03:53 PM PDT

At least 14 suspected al-Qaeda militants in Yemen are killed in three presumed US drone strikes in a single day, officials say.

Egypt's Coptic Pope 'fears attacks'

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 05:16 PM PDT

A senior bishop in Egypt's Coptic Church says Pope Tawadros II has cancelled weekly public meetings due to fears of attacks on his congregation.

Security alert shuts Eilat airport

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 11:41 AM PDT

Eilat airport in southern Israel shuts briefly after the military orders the closure of surrounding airspace on security grounds.

Syria denies Assad 'convoy attack'

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 05:14 AM PDT

Claims by Syrian rebels that they attacked President Bashar al-Assad's convoy in Damascus are "dreams and illusions", the country's information minister tells state television.

Peace talks to resume in Jerusalem

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 11:55 AM PDT

Middle East peace talks are set to resume in Jerusalem on 14 August, according to the US state department, following negotiations in Washington.

US-EU call to end Egypt 'stalemate'

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 04:22 PM PDT

The US and EU call on Egypt's political factions to end "a dangerous stalemate" after the interim government said foreign mediation had failed.

VIDEO: Egypt a 'dangerous stalemate'

Posted: 07 Aug 2013 11:54 PM PDT

The US and the EU have called the situation in Egypt a "dangerous stalemate" after the country's interim government said foreign mediation had failed.

VIDEO: Syria dismisses Assad attack claims

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 03:13 PM PDT

The Syrian Government has denied rebel claims that President Bashar al Assad's motorcade has been hit by mortar rounds.

VIDEO: Eid al-Fitr celebrated in 90 seconds

Posted: 08 Aug 2013 10:28 AM PDT

Video montage of Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world
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