Middle East

  • Nov 19, 2012
  • 2 min read

Hamas-Egypt ties complicate Gaza truce talks

Israel said today that it is prepared to send ground troops into Gaza if efforts to secure a...

Middle East
  • Nov 15, 2012
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Israeli strikes raise likelihood of Gaza war

Three Israeli civilians were killed in a rocket attack on southern Israel...

Israel
  • Nov 13, 2012
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Gaza flare-up could endanger Israel-Egypt ties

Israeli airplanes attacked Gaza today as Palestinian militants indicated they were prepared for a...

Middle East
  • Nov 7, 2012
  • 7 min read

Prospects for oil markets in 2013

The rate of crude oil demand growth has slowed, while supply remains sufficient thanks to gains...

International
  • Nov 7, 2012
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Obama victory reassures US allies in the Middle East

Leaders across the region today congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election.

Middle East
  • Oct 23, 2012
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Riyadh not Doha key to Hamas's regional goals

The emir of Qatar, Shaykh Hamad bin-Khalifa Al Thani, visited Gaza today, in the first visit by a...

Middle East
  • Oct 1, 2012
  • 6 min read

Syria conflict paves way to humanitarian crisis

The escalation of Syria's civil conflict has caused a significant deterioration in the...

Syria
  • Sep 21, 2012
  • 2 min read

Islamist protests will test new Arab governments

Arab governments have stepped up security around Western embassies ahead of protests expected...

Middle East