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Egypt detains ex-ministers
Friday, 18 February 2011, 1:12 pm | Al Jazeera
An Egyptian prosecutor on Thursday ordered the detention of three ex-ministers and a prominent businessman pending trial on suspicion of wasting public funds. More >>
Many dead in Tanzania depot blast
Friday, 18 February 2011, 9:36 am | Al Jazeera
A series of blasts at a military ammunition depot kills at least 20 people in Tanzanian capital Dar es Salaam. More >>
Israel troops kill Gaza 'fishermen'
Friday, 18 February 2011, 9:29 am | Al Jazeera
Israeli army says three men working on shore were trying to plant bomb near security fence at northern border. More >>
Clashes rock Bahraini capital
Friday, 18 February 2011, 9:26 am | Al Jazeera
Armoured vehicles seen on the streets of Manama after police storm protest site in roundabout, killing at least six. More >>
Iran funeral triggers new clashes
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 11:05 am | Al Jazeera
Government supporters and opposition activists clash at funeral procession for student killed in Tehran. More >>
Protesters killed in Yemen clashes
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:59 am | Al Jazeera
Police shot and killed two protester in Yemen's main southern city of Aden, medics said, while unrest in the capital Sanaa against the rule of Ali Abdullah Saleh, the president, continued for a sixth straight day . More >>
Bahrain protesters hold ground
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:51 am | Al Jazeera
Anti-government protesters are continuing to occupy a roundabout in Manama, Bahrain's capital, after two days of violent clashes left at least two demonstrators dead. More >>
Deal reached over Tunisia exodus
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 3:18 pm | Al Jazeera
North African nation to get radars, boats and other forms of assistance from Italy to counter illegal immigration. More >>
US commander visiting Israel
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 1:09 pm | Al Jazeera
Admiral Mike Mullen's visit is meant to reassure key partners of the US military in the region. More >>
Tear gas used on Iran protesters
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 1:01 pm | Al Jazeera
Clashes between pro-reformists and security forces in Tehran have left several people injured, with one person reported killed. More >>
Bahrain activists hold Day of Rage
Tuesday, 15 February 2011, 12:54 pm | Al Jazeera
Small-scale clashes have been reported from parts of Bahrain amid heightened security over planned protests by the kingdom's Shia Muslim majority. More >>
Iran opposition planning protests
Monday, 14 February 2011, 3:38 pm | Al Jazeera
Amid reports of a low turnout for the annual march commemorating the anniversary of Iran's Islamic revolution on Friday, there are calls among opposition leaders for nationwide marches against the government on Monday. More >>
Bahrain opposition in protest call
Monday, 14 February 2011, 12:11 pm | Al Jazeera
Opposition groups call for rallies against the government on Monday as security forces take measures to avoid unrest. More >>
Palestinian 'cabinet to resign'
Monday, 14 February 2011, 12:00 pm | Al Jazeera
Shake-up of cabinet has long been demanded by Salam Fayyad, the Palestinian Authority PM, and other members of Fatah. More >>
Obama set to unveil austerity plan
Monday, 14 February 2011, 11:53 am | Al Jazeera
Barack Obama, the US president, is set to unveil his fiscal 2012 budget on Monday, an election-year plan forged from conflicting needs to cut spending and stoke the economic recovery. More >>
Tunisian foreign minister resigns
Monday, 14 February 2011, 11:48 am | Al Jazeera
Ahmed Ounaies steps down after being embroiled in controversy over compliments he paid to his French counterpart. More >>
Beijing gets long-awaited snow
Friday, 11 February 2011, 11:31 am | Al Jazeera
First precipitation in 106 days in China's capital as drought threatens crucial wheat crops in the country's northeast More >>
Blast kills Shia pilgrims in Iraq
Friday, 11 February 2011, 11:23 am | Al Jazeera
Officials say women and children among those killed by car bomb which targeted pilgrims near the city of Dujail. More >>
Indonesian cleric's trial adjourned
Friday, 11 February 2011, 11:05 am | Al Jazeera
Abu Bakar Bashir faces fresh charges including helping establish terror training camp and funding terror organisations. More >>
Syria: 'A kingdom of silence'
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 3:44 pm | Al Jazeera
Despite a wave of protests spreading across the Middle East, so far the revolutionary spirit has failed to reach Syria. More >>