Gaza: it’s not an accord, it’s not peace. It’s a ceasefire
Normality is returning to Gaza after the ceasefire agreed with Israel. But across the strip, there is profound suspicion and scepticism as to whether the “peace” can last.
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A car bomb targeting the headquarters of Syria’s ruling party kills at least 53 people in central Damascus according to state televison.
On 25 January 2011 Tahrir Square became the focal point for a public outpouring of anger against the rule of Hosni Mubarak. As violence breaks out in Egypt again, Channel 4 News asks what has changed?
Want a legacy? Then look abroad – for a chance to leave an impact on the world. But will America’s role be much more limited – as Obama’s new team seeks continuity, not change?
Egypt’s ousted former president Hosni Mubarak successfully appeals against a life sentence, allowing him to be retried over the killing of protesters in the 2011 uprising.
Two thirds of Egyptians back a controversial constitution but opponents argue the bill betrays the revolution that overthrew Hosni Mubarak with some female protesters cutting off their hair.
Egypt’s vice-president resigns hours before polls close in the second round of a referendum over controversial constitutional reform.
Susan Rice, the combative US ambassador to the United Nations, has withdrawn her name for consideration as the next secretary of state.
Today’s visit to Gaza by Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, after 45 years of exile from Palestinian land, reinforces the growing confidence of the Muslim Brotherhood across the Middle East.
Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi calls for a meeting with the opposition on Saturday to defuse a political crisis, after violent clashes leave five dead and hundreds injured.
An Islamist-led assembly raced through approval of a new constitution for Egypt to end a crisis over President Mohamed Mursi’s newly expanded powers, but opponents respond with another rally in Cairo.
International flights to Damascus are grounded as fighting intensifies in the Syrian capital.
Protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi spread beyond Cairo in the early hours of Wednesday morning leaving at least 100 people injured.
Normality is returning to Gaza after the ceasefire agreed with Israel. But across the strip, there is profound suspicion and scepticism as to whether the “peace” can last.
Israel and Hamas agree a ceasefire following eight days of conflict – just hours after 21 people were injured in a bus bombing in Tel Aviv.
Hamas says a ceasefire has been agreed at Egyptian-brokered talks with Israel that will come into effect tonight. But Israel says a deal has not been finalised.