Latest news, opinion & markets from Your Middle East - yourmiddleeast.com

An LCC Syria photo claims to show smoke rising from the Baba Amro neighbourhood of the protest city of Homs

Two Western journalists killed in Syria

Syrian regime forces pounded rebel districts of the flashpoint central city of Homs for a 20th straight day on Thursday, a watchdog said, as activists spoke of "terrifying explosions".

Related Articles

NEWS

OPINION

MOST READ

Two Western journalists killed in Syria
Today 10:02 GMT

At least 38 killed and over 250 wounded in Iraq attacks
Today 09:02 GMT

Egyptian judge sets Mubarak verdict for June
Today 09:02 GMT

Campaigning begins for Iran parliamentary poll
Today 08:02 GMT

Iran protests to UN over Israel war game campaign
Today 06:02 GMT
Mother sees US man on death row in Iran
Yesterday

IAEA says no breakthrough on Iran visit
Yesterday

Insurgent group chief arrested on Syria-Iraq border
Yesterday

UN extends Hariri investigation in Lebanon
Yesterday

Fatah and Hamas hold new reconciliation talks in Cairo
Yesterday
Israel legalises West Bank outpost and plans 500 new homes
Yesterday

Saudi Shiites denounce violence against protesters
Yesterday

Iran says it is ready to help identify Thailand bombers
Yesterday

Netanyahu's chief spokesman resigns
Yesterday

Partial figures put Yemen poll turnout at 60%
Yesterday
Syrian opposition group warns on Tunis conference
Yesterday

West slams Syria over killing of journalists
Yesterday

Mubarak trial enters last day before verdict
Yesterday

Egypt wraps up legislative elections
Yesterday

Tunisia court throws out porn websites ban
Yesterday

Spotlight

Adam Hedengren

Turkey-based social gaming company looking to capitalise on online connectedness in the Middle East

Ghassan Dahhan

Could the Demise of Assad Lead to an Israel-Alawite Alliance?

Various analysts have suggested...

Imed Lamloum, AFP

Siege city Misrata in first Libya poll in 40 years

The count began after voting closed as scheduled at...

AFP

Sanctions crippling Syrian economy

The Syrian economy is being crippled by foreign sanctions and the government is...

Opinion

"In the new Middle East, the West’s current approach will only strengthen the hardliners in Gaza and elsewhere"

Michael Bröning: Hamas Comes in from the Cold

Michael Bröning: Hamas Comes in from the Cold

"Instead of seeking means to defuse these complex crises, the US and other world powers are actually multiplying them"

Jaswant Singh: Return to the Arc of Crisis

Jaswant Singh: Return to the Arc of Crisis

"Obama and other leaders now regard Iran as a more serious threat"

Itamar Rabinovich: The Iranian Nuclear Threat Goes Global

Itamar Rabinovich: The Iranian Nuclear Threat Goes Global

Advertisment

Special Reports

Columns

Midthought

Midthought confronts complicated conceptions of identity, politics, and nationality, aiming...
Photo essay: The Power of Water

Arab Literature

Arab Literature

Marcia Lynx Qualey is a Cairo-based writer and reader who runs a popular blog on Arab Literature,...
Cairo book fair sees less visitors but large interest in books on revolution and Christianity

Women of the Middle East

Women of the Middle East

The stories of the strong, independent women of the region as well as those who have no voice,...
Women on the frontline, part II: Anna Day, freelance journalist and human rights activist

Kalimat

Kalimat Magazine is committed to rejuvenating Arabic culture by providing an outlet for political,...
Film: Teta Alf Marra review

Mid East Musings

Mid East Musings

A running commentary on developments in the Middle East and North Africa often through the...
In-depth: Crooning goalkeeper leads Homs protests

SIGN UP NOW
to get our weekly newsletter!

Markets

Qatar

0.46 %

Abu Dhabi

0.19 %

Amman

0.08 %

Bahrain

-0.05 %

Cairo

1.76 %
Casablanca

-0.42 %

Dubai

1.29 %

Damascus

0.12 %

Iraq

0.41 %

Kuwait

-0.16 %
Muscat

0.41 %

Palestine

-0.21 %

Saudi

0.93 %

Tel-Aviv

-1.05 %

Tunisia

0.24 %

Currencies (1 USD = n)

Algerian Dinar

75.6000

Bahraini Dinar

0.3770
Egyptian Pound

6.0350

Iran Rial

12275.0000
Iraqi Dinar

1165.5000

Israeli Shekel

3.7559
Jordanian Dinar

0.7110

Kuwaiti Dinar

0.2776
Lebanese Pound

1505.5000

Libyan Dinar

1.2486
Moroccan Dirham

8.3956

Omani Rial

0.3850
Israeli Shekel

3.7559

Qatar Rial

3.6415
Saudi Riyal

3.7503

Syrian Pound

57.4500
Tunisian Dinar

1.4990

Turkish Lira

1.7569
UAE Dirham

3.6732

Yemen Riyal

219.2550

OIL & GAS

Brent

1.0700
Natural Gas

0.0390

Features

Turkey-based social gaming company looking to capitalise on online connectedness in the Middle East

Turkey-based social gaming company looking to capitalise on online connectedness in the Middle East

Your Middle East -

The schizophrenia of Beirut, tamed by Rana Salam

The schizophrenia of Beirut, tamed by Rana Salam

Your Middle East - Rana Salam, a Lebanese graphic designer, celebrates the pop culture of Beirut...

Could the Demise of Assad Lead to an Israel-Alawite Alliance?

Could the Demise of Assad Lead to an Israel-Alawite Alliance?

Your Middle East - Various analysts have suggested that if the Alawite-dominated...

Image Of The Week: Allies in Arms

Allies in Arms

Undeterred by international pressure, Russia continues to supply weapons to the Syrian regime.
© 2012 Zapiro (All rights reserved). Printed with permission from www.zapiro.com. For more Zapiro cart

Latest Videos

Yemen election to mark end of Saleh's 33-year-rule.

Yemen election to mark end of Saleh's 33-year-rule.

Syrian flashpoint city Homs is pounded

Syrian flashpoint city Homs is pounded

Chinese envoy urges end to bloodshed after Assad talks.

Chinese envoy urges end to bloodshed after Assad talks.

Heaviest pounding of Syria's Homs in 14 days.

Heaviest pounding of Syria's Homs in 14 days.

War-ravaged Libyan port city awaits rebuilding

War-ravaged Libyan port city awaits rebuilding

Pakistan welcomes Afghan leaders for regional summit.

Pakistan welcomes Afghan leaders for regional summit.

News

Opinion

Features

Special Reports

Columns

Get our apps for IPad & IPhone | Mobile Apps Support | About us | Terms of use | Contributors