middle East

Former al-Qaeda operative tells New York court that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed wanted to attack London.

Abbas claims the Holocaust was 'heinous', yet he and his regime continue to endorse it.

IBTimes UK takes a look at the women breaking into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers in the UAE.

Storm chaser Sultan Bin al-Skeikh Mejren films skyscraper engulfed by clouds and rain

Obama warns Benjamin Netanyahu that US cannot defend against international fallout of failed talks.

Amnesty International report claims Israel forces potentially guilty of 'war crimes' in occupied West Bank

BDS boycott worsens as Dutch and Italian companies withdraw bids for Ashdod and Haifa seaports

Home secretary says sanctuary will be given to Syrians facing 'grave risk'.

Engineers Against Poverty says electronic payment would help solve problems of wage exploitation.

A car bomb strikes Hezbollah heartland, killing five and wounding twenty.

The Al Dhafra camel contest is a unique beauty pageant, with some claiming it is more popular than Miss World, Miss Universe or Miss Earth.

Thousands of Syrian refugees at risk in freezing temperatures.

Snow has fallen across the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Israel, bringing joy to many, but exacerbating the misery of others

Pontiff worried by sectarian violence in Syria, Iraq and Egypt urges authorities to protect the faithful.

Minister calls for action to stop persecution of Christians in Iraq and Syria.

Details on Boris-backed scheme unconfirmed, but it's hoped fund will launch within a year.

Burger King fast food chain shares rise on back of solid third quarter results.

Schroeder speaks about his book Startup Rising, which unveils the Arab Spring's hidden business side.

Madagascar, Burundi, Rwanda and Mauritius embassies also shut, besides British mission in Sana'a.

Missions in Baghdad, Cairo, Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv to close after al-Qaida threat.

ILO finds working conditions in Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait and UAE deplorable.

Presidential candidates are ranging from deep-rooted Islamists to radical secularists. People's verdict to set tone for new chapter in country's history as Egyptians head to polls in huge numbers.

While the UN-backed ceasefire deadline is 12 April, the region has been witnessing severe bloodshed for the past few days.