Vice president Joe Biden says US will “bring armed group to justice” after beheading of two American reporters in Iraq. Joseph Biden, the US vice president, has said his country will follow the IS group “to... Read more »
Despite a precarious 30 percent quota for women in government, Yemeni activists say women’s rights have been sidelined. Sana’a, Yemen – After years of activism, Amal Basha’s demands for guarantees of greater representation for... Read more »
In the opening weeks of August, Saudi Arabia carried out more than one execution per day, human rights groups say. Human rights groups say there has been an upsurge of executions in... Read more »
Government forces mainly composed of peshmerga fighters enter northern town where thousands of civilians were trapped. Government forces mainly composed of Kurdish Peshmerga fighters and armed volunteers have broken through the Islamic State... Read more »
Royal decree allowing King Abdullah to choose army and security chiefs raises fears in delay of democratisation efforts. Amman, Jordan – The Jordanian parliament’s recent decision to grant the monarchy the power... Read more »
Human rights groups say at least 25,000 people have been detained in the past year, while dozens have died in custody. Cairo, Egypt – Amr was arrested in March while having a cup... Read more »
Residents of Amerli say they are running out of water and food supplies, as the UN warns of a ‘desperate’ situation. Kirkuk, Iraq – About to give birth, and with all roads in... Read more »
Supporters of rival Houthi and Islah groups have marched in Sanaa, as fears of sectarian violence are rising. Sanaa, Yemen – After a week of mounting anti-government protests in Sanaa led by the... Read more »
Both sides claim the indefinite truce as a “victory”, but Netanyahu faces criticism in Israel over the offensive. An open-ended ceasefire in the Gaza war was holding as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... Read more »
Fighting in Iraq has caused a dramatic drop in trade with neighbouring Jordan, as the shared border is ‘partially’ shut. Amman, Jordan – As violence escalates in Iraq, neighbouring Jordan is facing a... Read more »
At least 43 people killed in Baghdad and other cities, as new prime minister calls for unity. A wave of attacks targeting commercial areas in and outside Baghdad has killed a total of... Read more »
As fresh produce and meat sells at inflated costs, many Palestinians in Gaza are surviving on emergency food rations. Gaza City – Ashraf al-Helou knows that whatever chickens he has in stock... Read more »
Palestinian president backs Cairo-mediated talks to avoid more ‘casualties and sacrifices’ amid new airstrikes in Gaza. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called for the urgent resumption of the Cairo-mediated talks between Israel and... Read more »
Thousands of Houthi supporters have called for the fall of Yemen’s government. But what do the Houthis really want? Sanaa, Yemen – Thousands of supporters of Yemen’s Houthi movement protested in the streets... Read more »
The new school year will be delayed indefinitely in Gaza, as more than 380,000 Palestinians remain displaced. Shujayea, Gaza City – Ahmed al-Arqan, 54, sits under the roof of what used to... Read more »
The February 20 movement helped spawn mass demonstrations that demanded democratisation in 2011. What happened? “Freedom for all political prisoners in the Maghreb” is the new calling card of Moroccan activists, many of... Read more »
Israel hits “terrorism targets” in Gaza and ends truce talks after three rockets land in Israel, violating ceasefire. Israel has launched air raids on “terrorism targets” in Gaza and recalled negotiators from... Read more »
Tens of thousands march in Sana’a after leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels calls for the government to fall. Sana’a, Yemen – Tens of thousands of supporters of Yemen’s Houthi movement have flooded Sana’a... Read more »
PKK forces have joined the fighting in Iraq, a move some say could boost tension between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds. Erbil, Iraq – The President of Iraq’s Kurdish region, Massoud Barzani, visited fighters... Read more »
Up to 15 Islamic State fighters killed in air strikes near Mosul Dam, amid reports of “massacre” in Sinjar area. US aircraft have launched air strikes near Iraq’s largest dam, killing up... Read more »
Monkeys, ostriches, and eagles are among the many animals killed in Israeli bombings at a zoo in northern Gaza. Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip – Throughout Israel’s military assault on Gaza, Wasef Hamad... Read more »
State Department says US tightened its oversight on arms shipments to ally Israel during the bombardment of Gaza. The Obama administration, which urged Israel do more to prevent civilian casualties in its... Read more »
Leaders and clerics say they are ready to join new administration of Haider al-Abadi if certain conditions are met. Tribal leaders and clerics from Iraq’s Sunni heartland who staged a revolt against... Read more »
Nouri al-Maliki says only court decision can force him out as US sends more military personnel to violence-hit nation. Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has said that it will take a federal... Read more »