Middle East News

Italy19 Mar 2019 15:38 GMT

Hardline minister prevents rescue ship from docking on island of Lampedusa and issues directive to keep refugees out.

Gaza19 Mar 2019 06:37 GMT

Protesters say Hamas forces attacked them with batons while protesting against dire living conditions in Gaza Strip.

Algeria18 Mar 2019 21:40 GMT

Prominent workers' groups turn down talks with new PM, as Bouteflika again defies mass protests for his resignation.

Turkey18 Mar 2019 19:25 GMT

Interior minister says Turkey and Iran launched joint operation against PKK, a claim state media in Tehran denies.

Human Rights18 Mar 2019 12:45 GMT

A UN inquiry finds Israel used live ammunition against unarmed protesters, killing at least 189 Palestinians last year.

Israel18 Mar 2019 11:52 GMT

Meir's tenure was marked by racist comments about Palestinians and contentious events on her watch.

Saudi Arabia18 Mar 2019 11:34 GMT

The New York Times says MBS authorised a clandestine campaign against Saudi dissenters before Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

India18 Mar 2019 09:59 GMT

Expatriates were seen as prime marriage material, but men now face changing expectations and fewer opportunities abroad.

Israel18 Mar 2019 06:13 GMT

Supreme Court bans far-right candidate Michael Ben-Ari from April elections, citing his display of anti-Arab racism.

Syria's War18 Mar 2019 03:31 GMT

Kurdish-led militia and US air power have rained fire down on ISIL's last village for a week with thousands fleeing.

Middle East17 Mar 2019 16:15 GMT

Algeria's state news agency says the new cabinet will include experts with no political affiliation.

Middle East17 Mar 2019 15:00 GMT

Belhassen Trabelsi is wanted in Tunisia where he is thought to have headed a clan that embezzled government funds.