Jordan bows to Palestinian pressure and pulls ‘sperm smuggling’ film
Jordan has withdrawn its entry to the Oscars after criticism that the film “Amira” was disrespectful to Palestinian prisoners and their families.
Ahmed Qorei Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Ahmed Qorei Fast Facts for a look at the life of the former prime minister of the Palestinian National Authority.
Hamas ammunition warehouse explodes causing casualties in southern Lebanon
A Hamas warehouse filled with ammunition at a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon exploded on Friday, causing casualties, according to Lebanon state-run NNA news.
The trip could have killed them. But people fleeing economic wreckage in the Middle East say they’d do it 100 times over
Across the Middle East and North Africa, talk of emigration is rampant. Though guns have largely fallen silent in most of the region’s conflict zones, much of the misery has … Read More
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Fast Facts
Read Fast Facts from CNN about Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Israeli Prime Minister meets UAE Crown Prince in Abu Dhabi in historic visit
For the first time in history an Israeli Prime Minister has made an official visit to the United Arab Emirates.
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Fast Facts
View CNN’s Fast Facts on Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, who succeeded his half brother King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz on January 22, 2015.
Ayad Allawi Fast Facts
Read CNN’s Fast Facts about Ayad Allawi, Iraq’s Interim Prime Minister from June 2004 to April 2005.
UAE suspends multi-billion dollar weapons deal in sign of growing frustration with US-China showdown
The United Arab Emirates has suspended a multi-billion dollar deal to buy US-made F-35 fighter jets, in a sign of Abu Dhabi’s growing frustration with Washington’s attempts to limit Chinese … Read More
Khaled Meshaal Fast Facts
See CNN’s Khaled Meshaal Fast Facts for a look at the life of the former political leader of Hamas.