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10th May, 2013
Syria will ‘respond immediately’ to any Israeli strike
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
Syria's retaliation will be immediate, strong and painful to any new Israeli attack, says Faisal Muqdad.
9th May, 2013
Ang Lee excited about TV directing debut with ‘Tyrant’
Ang Lee said he is very excited about his first TV project but he's still choosing and developing his next (film) project.
Ang Lee said he is very excited about his first TV project but he's still choosing and developing his next (film) project.
8th May, 2013
France reports first case of new SARS-like virus
France has identified its first case of a new strain of coronavirus emerging from the Middle East.
France has identified its first case of a new strain of coronavirus emerging from the Middle East.
18th April, 2013
UAE breaks up ‘Qaeda cell’ of 7 Arabs: statement
UAE have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official said.
UAE have broken up an Al-Qaeda cell comprising seven Arabs who were plotting attacks in the Gulf state, an official said.
18th April, 2013
Iran’s president slams ‘foreign presence’ in Gulf
Ahmadinejad says that “foreign presence has been the main reason of insecurity in the region'' — an apparent reference to Western nations and the US 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain.
Ahmadinejad says that “foreign presence has been the main reason of insecurity in the region'' — an apparent reference to Western nations and the US 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain.
9th April, 2013
600,000 ‘tricked and trapped’ into labour in Mideast: ILO
A 150-page report on the issue was based on research carried out in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and the UAE.
A 150-page report on the issue was based on research carried out in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and the UAE.
7th April, 2013
Iran bars Saudi diplomat from leaving over deadly crash
An Iranian citizen was killed in mid-March when a drunk Saudi diplomat's car reportedly hit another vehicle on a expressway in Tehran.
An Iranian citizen was killed in mid-March when a drunk Saudi diplomat's car reportedly hit another vehicle on a expressway in Tehran.
28th March, 2013
Submarine cable damage affects internet services
The SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) submarine cable system has experienced a fault in sea waters which has impacted internet services in various regions.
The SEA-ME-WE 4 (SMW4) submarine cable system has experienced a fault in sea waters which has impacted internet services in various regions.
20th March, 2013
Obama departs Washington for Israel visit
Barack Obama departed late Tuesday en route to Israel for a four-day trip to the Middle East.
Barack Obama departed late Tuesday en route to Israel for a four-day trip to the Middle East.
13th March, 2013
WHO confirms 15th case of deadly new virus in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi man infected with a deadly new virus from the same family as Sars has died, becoming the ninth patient in the world to be killed from the disease.
A Saudi man infected with a deadly new virus from the same family as Sars has died, becoming the ninth patient in the world to be killed from the disease.
12th March, 2013
Obama meets with Arab-American leaders ahead of Israel trip
President Barack Obama meets with members of the Arab-American community at the White House.
President Barack Obama meets with members of the Arab-American community at the White House.
5th March, 2013
Middle East is new global travel crossroads
Passengers love their new planes and quality service, but the key to the middle east airlines’ success is geography.
Passengers love their new planes and quality service, but the key to the middle east airlines’ success is geography.
19th February, 2013
Deadly new virus is well adapted to infect humans, study finds
“So far it looks like the virus is well contained, so in that sense I don't see any reason for increased fear,” expert said.
“So far it looks like the virus is well contained, so in that sense I don't see any reason for increased fear,” expert said.
17th February, 2013
Syria rebels on offensive as UN rights chief urges action
Rebels have heightened their offensive in northern Syria, attacking Aleppo airport and two airbases, as the UN rights chief urged international action against President Bashar al-Assad.
Rebels have heightened their offensive in northern Syria, attacking Aleppo airport and two airbases, as the UN rights chief urged international action against President Bashar al-Assad.
1st February, 2013
US takes aim at Iran and Russia over Syria
The US said Iran is stepping up support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it, heightening fears the conflict may spill over the country's borders.
The US said Iran is stepping up support for the Syrian regime and that Russia is still arming it, heightening fears the conflict may spill over the country's borders.
30th January, 2013
Israel to give Palestinians $100 million in withheld funds
Israel has previously frozen payments to the PA during times of heightened security and diplomatic tensions, provoking strong international criticism.
Israel has previously frozen payments to the PA during times of heightened security and diplomatic tensions, provoking strong international criticism.
28th November, 2012
Dubai back in mega-project mood after fiscal dive
Some are questioning whether the pre-bust creed of bigger-is-better still makes sense in a more cautious world.
Some are questioning whether the pre-bust creed of bigger-is-better still makes sense in a more cautious world.
28th November, 2012
UN nuclear agency reports being hacked
The IAEA acknowledged that one of its servers had been hacked by a previously unknown group critical of Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons program.
The IAEA acknowledged that one of its servers had been hacked by a previously unknown group critical of Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons program.
22nd November, 2012
Gaza ceasefire comes into effect
Heavy celebratory gunfire could be heard throughout the Gaza Strip, and residents also released fireworks into the night sky, where Israeli drones could still be heard buzzing overhead.
Heavy celebratory gunfire could be heard throughout the Gaza Strip, and residents also released fireworks into the night sky, where Israeli drones could still be heard buzzing overhead.
20th November, 2012
Clinton to visit Middle East for Gaza talks: US
Clinton will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, then discuss the crisis with Egyptian and Palestinian leaders.
Clinton will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, then discuss the crisis with Egyptian and Palestinian leaders.
