Middle East News

Filmmakers find a new political voice in Iran

Tehran, Dec 10 (IANS/AKI) Shirin Neshat is leading a new generation of Iranian filmmakers who are creating films that may never be screened in their own country.

Thousands protest in Israel against settlement suspension

Thousands of right-wing Israelis protested in Jerusalem against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to partially suspend construction in West Bank settlements.12:05 PM on December 16

Baghdad security chief demoted after attacks

The chief security officer of the Iraqi government was late Wednesday demoted to deputy chief after a series of bomb attacks in the capital killed more than 120 people.12:04 PM on December 16

Iran does not want escalation over nuclear dispute: Ahmadinejad

Iran does not want further escalation in the dispute over its nuclear programmes and wants talks with the world powers, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday.12:02 AM on December 10

Iraq postpones election date to March 7

Iraq's presidential council has once again postponed the date it will hold parliamentary elections, but this time the delay will be for only one day, to March 7.6:01 PM on December 09

Tehran accuses US of abducting nuclear scientist

Tehran Tuesday accused the US of abducting a leading Iranian nuclear scientist who went missing while attending a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in June.10:03 PM on December 08

Iraqi presidency sets March 6 elections date

The Iraqi presidential council Tuesday set March 6 as the new date for parliamentary elections, Baghdad's Aswat al-Iraq news agency reported, citing state television.8:06 PM on December 08

More than 100 killed in Baghdad blasts

At least 100 people were killed and hundreds more wounded in four powerful bomb explosions in central Baghdad Tuesday morning. It was one of the bloodiest attacks in Iraq this year.8:02 PM on December 08

Dozens killed in Baghdad bombings

At least four bombs exploded in central Baghdad Tuesday morning, killing dozens of people, according to reports.4:02 PM on December 08

5 Turkish soldiers killed in terrorist attack

At least five Turkish soldiers were killed Monday in a terrorist attack in the country's east, according to television reports.10:01 PM on December 07

UAE structure may find place in Guinness Book

The Capital Gate, world's largest 'leaning' structure under construction in Abu Dhabi, may get a place in the Guinness Book of Records, a local daily reported.8:01 PM on December 07

UAE, Sweden explore green technology cooperation

The UAE's Minister of Environment and Water Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad and visiting Swedish Minister for Trade Ewa Bjorling Monday discussed sharing the expertise in green technology.8:00 PM on December 07

Police fire tear gas at protestors in Iran

Police fired tear gas against protestors near Tehran University in Iran Monday, trying to quell demonstrations against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, witnesses said.6:01 PM on December 07

Iraqi legislators approve election law

Iraq's parliament adopted a new election law late Sunday, finally paving the way for voters to head to the polls early next year.12:01 PM on December 07

Iraqi legislators agree on new election law

An agreement has been reached by the parties in Parliament on a new election law for Iraq's upcoming vote, legislators said Sunday.4:00 AM on December 07