Egypt

Protesters against Egypt’s draft constitution dig their heels in as Mursi appears determined to press ahead.

Hamas to sue IDF official Major General Eitan Dangot for alleged war crimes during 2007 blockade of Gaza Strip.

Anti-Mursi demonstrators plan 'red card' protests against Muslim Brotherhood leader as protests snowball.

Video of an Israeli fighter jet crashing into a flock of pelicans and making an emergency landing before catching fire has been released by Israeli Defence Forces.

Hamas' exiled political leader Khaled Meshaal is set to visit Gaza on Friday after 45 years of exile.

Turmoil in Cairo continues as Muslim Brotherhood supporters clash with rivals amid reports of two deaths.

100,000 protesters mass outside palace and further demos take place in Tahrir Square.

Eleven newspapers on strike against free speech limits while anger grows against president's 'pharaoh' decree.

President Mursi calls for fresh dialogue as opposition forces brace for 'final warning' rally.

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has announced that a referendum on the draft constitution will be held by mid-December.

Muslim Brotherhood changes its rally venue to near Cairo University in an apparent move to avoid clashes between the supporters and opponents of Mohammed Mursi.

Islamist-dominated panel approves 'pharaoh' constitution draft without liberal or Christian input.

Online collective Anonymous has attacked Syrian embassy websites in response to the government's shut down of internet access within the country.

Online hackivists threaten to take on Egyptian president over 'pharoah' decree which grants him sweeping new powers.

Emirates airline suspends flights to Damascus over safety fears amid skirmishes on road to airport.

Syrian government accused of blocking access in bid to gag rebel propaganda.

Man who sparked worldwide protests with blasphemous film and Koran-burning US pastor Terry Jones insulted Islam.

Thomas Cook claims it's winter bookings cross committed capacity in all markets at better prices.

Protesters want end to Mursi regime but Muslim Brotherhood maintains support for president's latest decree.

Thousands of demonstrators join protest camp to rally against president's sweeping new powers.

Muslim Brotherhood calls off its rally as opposition forces plan to occupy Cairo's Tahrir Square.

Investors fear new political turmoil as demonstrators plan more protests in Cairo.

While Mursi plans to hold talks with senior judges over the constitutional declaration, Egypt's journalists threaten to go on a strike.

The Judges Club in Egypt has been backed by opposition political parties in calling for a nationwide strike.

The leader of the Lebanon-based Islamic militant group says Israel failed to overcome the Palestinian resistance.

Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi defends his sweeping powers as necessary to lead the country in the path of freedom and democracy.

President Mohammed Mursi says new powers will enable him to root out 'weevils' from old regime.

Hamas accuses IDF of violating truce after Anwar Qdeih shot in head near border fence with Israel in Khan Younis.

Mursi's new declaration says president's decisions, declarations and laws are final and cannot be overturned.

Sirens heard in many Israeli regions including Eshkol, Sderot and Ashkelon.