Gunmen kill Libyan deputy industry minister
2014-01-12 16:36:16
Gunmen killed Libya's Deputy Industry Minister Hassan al-Drowi late on Saturday as he was visiting shops in the coastal city of Sirte, official sources said.
Egypt's General Sisi signals may run for president
2014-01-12 12:08:57
Egypt's army chief General Abdel Fatah al-Sisi gave his clearest signal yet on Saturday of his interest in becoming president, a move that could turn the clock back to the days when the presidency was controlled by men from the military.
No tears for Sharon in Sabra, Shatila massacre camps
2014-01-12 11:58:29
Abu Jamal still remembers when Lebanese militiamen allied to Israel woke him and his family early one September morning more than three decades ago and dragged them out into the street.
Sharon's death triggers mixed reactions
2014-01-12 08:18:30
The Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip have reacted to the death of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon on Saturday, with moderates showing their apathy toward it and hardliners hailing his departure.
State funeral of ex-Israeli PM to be held on Monday
2014-01-12 03:53:56
Israel will hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on Monday, who died on Saturday at the age of 85, his family said.
Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon dead at 85
2014-01-12 03:02:01
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has died on Saturday at the age of 85, the director of the Rehabilitation Hospital at the Sheba Medical center confirmed at a press conference in the hospital. Merkel sends condolences on Sharon's death
Biden to lead US delegation to Sharon's memorial service
2014-01-12 02:40:02
US Vice-President Joe Biden said on Saturday he will lead the US delegation to the memorial service for the late Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Global reactions to Sharon's death
2014-01-12 02:32:05
US President Barack Obama said on Saturday he joined Israelis in honoring the late Ariel Sharon's commitment to Israel and he affirmed traditional U.S. support for Israel's security.
Backgrounder: Timeline of ex-Israeli PM Sharon's life
2014-01-12 01:49:41
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who died at the age of 85, is one of the most influential, controversial and historic figures in the Israeli society.
In war or withdrawal, Sharon marched to his own drum
2014-01-11 21:10:56
A maverick in war and politics, Israel's Ariel Sharon reshaped the Middle East in a career marked by adventurism and disgrace, dramatic reversals and stunning rebounds.
15 killed in clashes, attacks in Iraq
2014-01-10 10:32:30
At least 15 people, including eight al-Qaida militants, were killed and eight others wounded in clashes and attacks in Iraq's western province of Anbar and near Baghdad on Thursday evening.
Syrian troops kill 45 rebels in Homs
2014-01-10 10:12:19
At least 45 rebel fighters were killed on Thursday in Syria's central province of Homs, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reportedly said.