Thursday, September 12, 2013

BBC News - Middle East

BBC News - Middle East


Tense talks in bid for Syria deal

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 05:33 PM PDT

Russian and US ministers begin key talks in Geneva, expressing hope a plan for Syria's chemical arms can prevent military action.

Bulgaria bus bomb accused face trial

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 07:41 AM PDT

Bulgaria will stage a trial for two men accused of killing Israelis in a bus bombing, whether or not the suspects are present, prosecutors say.

Ex-CIA chief seeks pardon from Italy

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 02:07 PM PDT

A former CIA Milan station chief asks the Italian president for a pardon after being convicted in absentia of kidnapping an Egyptian Muslim cleric.

Iran reopens film industry guild

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 09:37 AM PDT

Iran reopens its main film industry guild more than 20 months after it was closed in what many see as a hint of a moderate shift under the new president.

Egypt extends state of emergency

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 08:12 AM PDT

The Egyptian government is extending the state of emergency in place across the country for a further two months, due to security concerns.

VIDEO: 'Assad's forces have the firepower'

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 01:53 AM PDT

The BBC's Jeremy Bowen reports from Damascus after visiting the Syrian Christian town of Maaloula where government troops are fighting to regain control.

VIDEO: 'Iranians fighting in Syria'

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 06:17 AM PDT

Video footage has emerged that appears to show Iranian nationals dressed in military clothing operating inside Syria and apparently working with government forces.

VIDEO: Pressure on Jordan as Syrians flee

Posted: 11 Sep 2013 11:26 PM PDT

Unemployment and rising living costs are putting pressure on local populations in some areas of Jordan as thousands of refugees enter the country from neighbouring Syria.

Syria crisis: Return to school offers hope to refugees

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 04:32 PM PDT

A return to education offers hope to young Syrians

In pictures: Israeli Jews on Bulgaria pilgrimage

Posted: 12 Sep 2013 04:55 PM PDT

Israeli Jews make pilgrimage to grave of Bulgarian mystic rabbi

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