Middle East
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 EastIsraeli strikes raise likelihood of Gaza war
Three Israeli civilians were killed in a rocket attack on southern Israel...
IsraelGaza flare-up could endanger Israel-Egypt ties
Israeli airplanes attacked Gaza today as Palestinian militants indicated they were prepared for a...
Middle EastProspects for oil markets in 2013
The rate of crude oil demand growth has slowed, while supply remains sufficient thanks to gains...
InternationalObama victory reassures US allies in the Middle East
Leaders across the region today congratulated President Barack Obama on his re-election.
Middle EastRiyadh 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 EastSyria conflict paves way to humanitarian crisis
The escalation of Syria's civil conflict has caused a significant deterioration in the...
SyriaIslamist protests will test new Arab governments
Arab governments have stepped up security around Western embassies ahead of protests expected...
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