Category Archives: Middle East
Syrian troops ‘in new crackdown’
Syrian forces reportedly launch a crackdown in the north-west, and fire tear gas at mourners in Damascus after an appearance by foreign diplomats.
Attacks hit Iraqi security forces
Separate bomb attacks and a shooting at a police checkpoint leave at least 17 people dead and dozens wounded in Iraq, officials say.
Syrian opposition unveils council
Syria’s opposition groups choose 140 people to form a “national council” – as they try to unite against the rule of President Bashar al-Assad.
Southern Yemen protesters wounded
Security forces fire on anti-government protesters in the southern Yemeni city of Taiz, activists say, in one of a several clashes around the country.
Leaders get Libya hero’s welcome
The leaders of Britain and France get a rapturous reception in the Libyan city of Benghazi as they pledge support for the post-Gaddafi authorities.
Palestinians set date for UN bid
The Palestinians say they will ask for full UN membership next week, while Israel’s prime minister says he will address the UN on Israel’s objections.
Israeli-Arab militant cell held
Israeli authorities arrest five suspected members of a home-grown Israeli-Arab cell allegedly planning to carry out attacks near Nazareth.
Israeli settler murderer jailed
An Israeli military court sentences an 18-year-old Palestinian to five life prison terms for the murder of five members of a Jewish family living on a West Bank settlement.
UK to push for resolution on Iran
Britain will push the United Nations for a strong resolution condemning human rights violations in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague says.
