Syria

March 10, 2013

If looks could kill, Jamal Suleiman would be the prime suspect every time
14:09 GMT

There's been a suspicious death in Egyptian high society and the prime suspect is none other than Jamal Suleiman

Always the first to tap in to current affairs, the Kafranbel guys reacted to the news that John Kerry had been appointed U.S. foreign secretary of state with a provocative message - act now or never for Syria.
13:00 GMT

The satirical signs from the heart of Syria are going down a storm with young activists everywhere.

Jamal Suleiman (front)
10:40 GMT

The much-loved Syrian actor is back to shooting scenes after some time off to recover from severe flu.

Asala Nasri
09:43 GMT

The Syrian beauty will be teaming up with Egyptian songster, Husam Habeeb, for a sure fire hit.

This image released by the SITE Intelligence Group, reportedly shows the executions of seven foreign employees of the Setraco construction company kidnapped by the Nigerian Islamist group Ansaru. (AFP PHOTO / SITE Intelligence Group)
06:58 GMT

Among the men kidnapped by a splinter group of Boko Haram were three Middle Easterners according to reports.

A picture taken from the Israeli side in the Golan Heights shows smoke after shells exploded in the Syrian village of al-Jamlah, close to the ceasefire line between Israel and Syria. (AFP PHOTO/JACK GUEZ)
05:00 GMT

According to a report by British newspaper, The Guardian, opposition fighters are being trained by British and French troops.

March 9, 2013

Filipino UN peacekeepers cross the Quneitra checkpoint between Israel and Syria in the Golan Heights on Saturday. (AFP PHOTO/AHMAD GHARABLI)
13:31 GMT

The group of 21 peacekeepers kidnapped by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights are handed over to the Jordanian authorities.

A UN vehicle is seen driving behind barbwire as UN peacekeepers leave a post, in the demilitarised United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) zone, in the Golan Heights. (AFP PHOTO/JACK GUEZ)
05:30 GMT

The vehicles had to turn back after the Syrian army shelled the area where the UN workers are being held.

March 8, 2013

Laborers work at the construction site of a border fence along Israel's border with Syria in the Golan Heights. (AFP PHOTO/JACK GUEZ)
05:00 GMT

According to the opposition fighters in the disputed Golan Heights they were not trying to kidnap the UN staff.

March 7, 2013

The International Red Cross has helped transport the first shipment of apples from the Golan Heights to Syria
13:44 GMT

Apples grown in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights have entered Syria, after being transported by the International Committee of the Red Cross, Syrian officials announced on Wednesday.

The Arab League is to allow member states to arm Syrian rebels, as it also announces it will offer a seat to a rebel coalition. (File photo)
11:27 GMT

The Arab League is allowing member states to arm rebels in Syria and will also offer a rebel coalition the seat Damascus once occupied.

 An image grab taken from a video uploaded on YouTube on Wednesday, allegedly shows armed fighters standing in front of a United Nations Disengagement Force (UNDOF) vehicle in the Golan Heights between Syria and Israel. (Image courtesy of AFP / YouTube)
07:44 GMT

The Philippines demands the immediate and unconditional release of 21 of its nationals working as UN observers who have been kidnapped by Syrian rebels.

The UK is to increase its non-lethal aid to Syrian rebels
07:14 GMT

The UK is to provide Syrian rebels with armored vehicles and body armor, the country's Foreign Secretary has said.

March 6, 2013

110,000 Syrian refugees now reside in Zaatari camp in Jordan.
10:23 GMT

According to the United Nations, the numbers have already passed their predictions as neighboring countries struggle to cope.

Secretary of State, John Kerry, has been touring the Middle East on his first official trip.
07:12 GMT

The new foreign secretary has been touring the Middle East in his first official visit to the region.