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Egypt's Media Follows Judiciary, Threatens Strike over Mursi's Decree
While Mursi plans to hold talks with senior judges over the constitutional declaration, Egypt's journalists threaten to go on a strike.
Egypt's Judges Set for Nationwide Strike over Mursi Decree
The Judges Club in Egypt has been backed by opposition political parties in calling for a nationwide strike.
Hezbollah Leader Mocks Netanyahu over Israeli 'Failure' at Gaza
The leader of the Lebanon-based Islamic militant group says Israel failed to overcome the Palestinian resistance.
Egypt Protests Intensify over Mursi's New Decree [PHOTOS]
Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi defends his sweeping powers as necessary to lead the country in the path of freedom and democracy.
Egypt: Police Fire Teargas to Disperse anti-Mursi Protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square [VIDEO and PHOTOS]
President Mohammed Mursi says new powers will enable him to root out 'weevils' from old regime.
Israel Kills Palestinian Man in First Ceasefire Death [VIDEO]
Hamas accuses IDF of violating truce after Anwar Qdeih shot in head near border fence with Israel in Khan Younis.
Egypt: 'New Pharaoh' Mohammed Mursi Claims Raft of Autocratic Powers
Mursi's new declaration says president's decisions, declarations and laws are final and cannot be overturned.
Israel- Hamas Ceasefire Holds Despite Rocket Fire from Gaza [VIDEO]
Sirens heard in many Israeli regions including Eshkol, Sderot and Ashkelon.
Gaza Crisis: Israel and Palestinians Agree Ceasefire after Cairo Talks
Warring sides take first steps toward peace, but Netanyahu warns Obama: Attacks could start again.
Gaza Crisis: Palestinians Still Hoping for Truce As Ceasefire Discussions Stall
From the northern refugee camp of Jibalya to the southern city of Khan Younis, Gazans are eager for peace.
Israel Steps Up Bombardment of Gaza as Ceasefire Remains Elusive
26 more Palestinians dead in IDF bombardment, while Netanyahu warns he will take 'whatever action' necessary if situation escalates.
Israeli Airstrikes Continue as Gaza Death Toll Passes 100
Obama speaks to Mursi and Netanyahu while Hamas and Israeli representatives hold talks in Cairo.
Gaza Crisis: Top Palestinian Militants Killed as Prospect of Truce Nears
Islamic Jihad's militant Ramez Hareb among four killed during airstrike on Gaza's Shurooq media building.
Gaza Crisis: Israel Carrying out Terrorist Acts, Says Turkey's Erdogan
Regional tensions rise as Israel finance minister warns IDF could expand operations within hours if truce not reached.
Israel Gaza Crisis: Israeli Air Strike Kills 11 Civilians
As conflict enters sixth day, mounting civilian casualties among women and children raise alarm.
Israel Gaza Crisis Continues to Escalate as Shelling Rages
Apart from unleashing airstrikes, Israel has deployed its navy as heavy fighting continues, while Egypt said to be working on a truce plan.
Egypt Bus-Train Crash Kills 47 Nursery Children
Bus carrying 60 children on an outing gets stuck in tracks and is hit by speeding train.
Israel Gaza Conflict: Hamas Rocket Explodes near Jerusalem as Israel prepares Land Invasion [PHOTOS]
16,000 Israeli reservists called up in preparation for offensive, with 14,000 more soldiers on hold.
Feminist Artist Judy Chicago: Savita Halappanavar's Death Proves Women Don't Own their Own Bodies [VIDEO EXCLUSIVE]
Judy Chicago meets the IBTimes UK ahead of three important UK shows and talks about women in the Middle East, the death of Savita Halappanavar and the state of feminist art.
Gaza: Egypt PM Hisham Qandil Visit Fails to Stop Hamas’ Rockets and Israeli Airstrikes
Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil visited the Strip for three hours as the shelling continues
Israel Gaza Crisis: Hezbollah Trying to Exploit Situation
Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah urges Arab leaders to use oil embargo against US and Israel.
Egyptian PM Visiting Gaza to Show Solidarity with Hamas [PHOTOS]
Qandil's trip comes as Israel calls up 30,000 reservists adding to speculation that a ground attack is imminent.
Gaza: Assassinated Hamas Leader Ahmed Jabari 'Was Canvassing' Truce Agreement with Israel
Hamas leader Ahmed Jabari had just been given the draft of a truce agreement when he was assassinated in Israeli strike, peace activist Gershon Baskin revealed.
BBC Arabic Worker's 11-month-old Son Killed in Israel's Airstrikes in Gaza
Three Israelis have been killed by rocket-fire from Gaza, where 11 Palestinians have died in Israeli air strikes since it killed a Hamas chief on Wednesday.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Condemns Israel's Strike in Gaza
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls for urgent Arab League meeting over Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
Female Genital Mutilation: Women Have 'Rich Sex Lives,' Claims Report
Reports of female genital mutilation in western media are "hyperbolic" and "one sided", unfoundedly portraying the practice as "savage and horrifying", a report has said.
Egyptian Prosecutor Orders Ban on Online Pornography
Ruling Muslim Brotherhood backs move while liberals criticise it.
China: Dissent Crushed as Communist Party Leaders Gather for 18th Party Congress
Human rights expert Sarah Cook says the Communist Party's latest clampdown on dissent could have a ripple effect which lasts for years.
Egyptian Teacher Given Six-Month Sentence for Cutting Schoolgirls' Hair
Teacher Iman Abu Bakr Kilany plans to appeal against suspended jail sentence for cutting hair of girls who didn't wear headscarves.
New Coptic Pope Chosen by Blindfolded Altar Boy
Bishop Tawadros will be enthroned as Egypt's 118th Coptic pope on 18 November.