Bethlehem’s Christmas celebrations dampened by coronavirus restrictions
Bethlehem ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land.
Bethlehem ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land.
An opinion piece published by a hard-line Iranian newspaper has suggested Iran should attack the Israeli port city of Haifa if Israel carried out the killing of a scientist linked to its disbanded military nuclear programme.
Iran’s president has vowed to exact revenge over the killing of a scientist linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme as he joined other officials in blaming Israel for the murder.
Iran has announced that all government offices will effectively close and operate with only essential staff in a bid to contain its most widespread wave of coronavirus infection yet.
The World Health Organisation has warned that the only way to avoid mass death across the Middle East is for countries to quickly tighten restrictions.
Saeb Erekat, a veteran peace negotiator and prominent international spokesman for the Palestinians for more than three decades, has died weeks after being infected by the coronavirus. He was 65.
Maxine Peake has cancelled a play in London to highlight the plight of Palestinian playwrights and other artists targeted by the Israeli authorities.
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by technology.
BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen has revealed he is suffering from bowel cancer but is staying positive.
Aberdeen will make a 7,200-mile round trip to the Middle East to boost the bid to secure a 150-mile drive to Hampden for the Scottish Cup final in May.
An army museum is highlighting the role played by a North-east soldier who was part of a handpicked team carrying out a daring secret mission during World War 1.
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.
Shares in Sage Group tanked on Friday as the software firm revised down its forecast for annual sales following a poor first half.