Egypt

German development minister Dirk Niebel says debt relief delayed till democracy gets back on track.

Second round of polling on 22 December

The International Telecoms Union suffered a "humiliating failure" as the US led the way in blocking proposed new regulations on how the internet is run.

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Shots fired at demonstrators and IMF loan bid delayed in draft constitution crisis.

Cairo 'million-man marches' raises Egypt tensions.

Mursi grants powers to army to arrest civilians and maintain security to ensure controversial referendum goes through.

Mursi annuls controversial decree which provided him sweeping powers but opposition groups plan to step up protests demanding more action.

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.

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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.