Bahrain says uncovered terror network
MANAMA, Bahrain, Sept. 5 (UPI) — A terror network aimed at toppling the government in Bahrain has been uncovered and 23 nationals have been arrested, a prosecutor announced. Bahrain – Government – Middle East – Manama – Business and Economy
Middle Eastern saga opens new chapter
The Americans got the Mid-East leaders in a room together and, in the words of one official, no chairs were thrown. Now the hard work begins, writes Jeremy Bowen.
US has Big Plans: Peace Talks between Israel, Lebanon, Syria
Follow Israel news on and . The United States hopes to move beyond talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to negotiations that include Syria and Lebanon as well, according to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffery Feltman.
Middle East talks: Where they stand
Paul Reynolds outlines the positions of the three parties – Israel, the Palestinians and the US – on the core issues of the Middle East conflict.
Bahrain presses terror charges against opposition leaders
Prosecutors have pressed terrorism charges against Shiite opposition activists in Bahrain, raising tension in the run-up to an October 23 election in the Gulf state where a Sunni royal family rules a mainly Shiite population.
Qatar pulls out the stops in bid to win 2022 WCup
The sidewalks and parks in Doha are empty in June, as residents head to the air-conditioned malls for relief from temperatures that soar to 48 degrees (118 F). Professional footballers from the region flee to the cooler climes of Europe to train. And anyone looking to cool off with a cold beer in Qatar’s capital has to make do with a handful of pubs hidden in five-star hotels, since drinking…
Israel picks Gaza war commander as military chief
The Israeli cabinet on Sunday approved the appointment as armed forces chief of Major General Yoav Galant, who directed Israel’s bloody 2008-2009 war in the Gaza Strip, Israeli public radio reported.
UAE: UPS 747 had smoke in cockpit before crash
The UPS cargo plane that crashed in Dubai shortly after takeoff Friday had smoke in the cockpit and was struggling to maintain altitude before the accident, Emirati investigators said Sunday.
Egypt draws with Sierra Leone in African qualifier
Egypt’s bid to win a fourth consecutive African Cup of Nations got off to a faltering start Sunday when it was held to a 1-1 draw at home by Sierra Leone in its opening qualifier for the 2012 tournament. Forward Moustapha Bangura put Sierra Leone ahead in the 57th minute, finding space amid three Egypt defenders to hit a left-footed strike from the top the area past goalkeeper Essam El Hadary.
Israel’s Netanyahu offers regular talks with Abbas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas one-on-one every two weeks to discuss “the agenda for a peace agreement,” he said Sunday.
Yemen to offer hydrocarbon blocks for exploration in October
Bloomberg/Dubai Yemen plans to offer next month the rights to develop 15 offshore hydrocarbon blocks as the smallest producer on the Arabian Peninsula seeks to boost production, Oil Minister Amir al-Aidarous said.
Egypt’s political battle lines drawn on the web
A web page casting doubt on the religious credentials of the family of Egyptian presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei has become the latest focus of an online battle for votes.
