Tag: Middle East
Egypt looking for answers after 24 are killed in violence
With Egypt looking for answers as to what caused a clash between Coptic Christians and the Egyptian military, leaders called for quick probe into what led to the clash....
American-born Al Qaeda leader killed in Yemen
Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most wanted terrorist figures who was responsible for the Times Square car bombing, was killed in Yemen today....
Syrian soldiers refusing to shoot civilians executed, say reports
Accusations are emerging that Syrian Special Forces were ordered to kill any soldiers who refused to shoot civilians, but information about the conflict in Syria remains murky....
Israel to Palestinians: Only way to statehood is negotiation
The Israeli government says they're not against Palestinian statehood -- where they have objections is how the Palestinians are going about it....
Massive restoration project in Kabul reveals buried history
A massive restoration project in a historic neighborhood in Kabul devastated by the war reveals exquisite buildings buried under garbage....
Israel's growing isolation in the Middle East
Tensions run high between Israel and its neighbors Egypt and Turkey, leaving many Israelis feeling isolated in the Middle East....
US attempts to delay Palestinian statehood vote
What's at stake for the U.S., Israel and the Palestinian Authority and its allies as Palestine moves closer to its bid for statehood at the United Nations....
Hardcore soccer fans driving force behind Egypt violence
In Egypt, the "Ultras" or soccer hooligans are taking center stage in Egyptian politics and fueling violent unrest....
Heightened tensions between US allies Israel, Egypt, Turkey
Violent demonstrations in Cairo over the weekend led to an attack on Israeli embassy and the evacuation of diplomatic staff....
Why sidewalk dining is banned in Istanbul
Diners in the busy Istanbul district of Beyoglu are being forced to take their meals inside, as government regulations have banned outdoor dining....
