An Egyptian border policeman shouts shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in …
An Egyptian border policeman shouts at the closed Rafah, Sinai border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of his colleagues last Thursday in northern Sinai, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or out of the Palestinian territory. Scores of protesting Egyptian police have also shut down the Awja commercial border crossing with Israel Sunday. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - Sun, May 19, 2013An Egyptian border policeman shouts at the closed Rafah, Sinai border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of his colleagues last Thursday in northern Sinai, in Rafah, Egypt, … More »An Egyptian border policeman shouts at the closed Rafah, Sinai border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of his colleagues last Thursday in northern Sinai, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or out of the Palestinian territory. Scores of protesting Egyptian police have also shut down the Awja commercial border crossing with Israel Sunday. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
An Egyptian border policeman shouts at the closed Rafah, Sinai border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of his colleagues last Thursday in northern Sinai, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people …
Egypt: Security beefed up in Sinai after abduction AP - 2 hrs 35 mins agoCAIRO (AP) — Dozens of Egyptian military and police armored vehicles crossed into Sinai on Monday, beefing up the security presence in the volatile peninsula five days after suspected militants kidnapped … More »Egypt: Security beefed up in Sinai after abduction
CAIRO (AP) — Dozens of Egyptian military and police armored vehicles crossed into Sinai on Monday, beefing up the security presence in the volatile peninsula five days after suspected militants kidnapped six policemen and a border guard there.
Egyptian border policemen shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Sinai, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or out of the Palestinian territory. Scores of protesting Egyptian police have also shut down the Awja commercial border crossing with Israel Sunday. Arabic reads, "This is a strike and not a protest. Where is Morsi, Kandil and our brothers?" (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - Sun, May 19, 2013Egyptian border policemen shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Sinai, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, … More »Egyptian border policemen shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Sinai, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or out of the Palestinian territory. Scores of protesting Egyptian police have also shut down the Awja commercial border crossing with Israel Sunday. Arabic reads, "This is a strike and not a protest. Where is Morsi, Kandil and our brothers?" (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
Egyptian border policemen shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Sinai, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or …
- Egyptian army boosts forces in Sinai after kidnapping Reuters - 3 hrs ago
By Yousri Mohamed EL-ARISH, Egypt (Reuters) - The Egyptian army sent reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula on Monday after President Mohamed Mursi said there would be no talks with militant Islamists … More »Egyptian army boosts forces in Sinai after kidnapping
By Yousri Mohamed EL-ARISH, Egypt (Reuters) - The Egyptian army sent reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula on Monday after President Mohamed Mursi said there would be no talks with militant Islamists who abducted seven members of the security forces last week. Islamist militants have expanded into a security vacuum in …
Members of the Hamas security forces ride in a pickup truck as they patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Reuters - 4 hrs agoMembers of the Hamas security forces ride in a pickup truck as they patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of … More »Members of the Hamas security forces ride in a pickup truck as they patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza
Members of the Hamas security forces ride in a pickup truck as they patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again for four days, stranding hundreds of …
Members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip Reuters - 4 hrs agoMembers of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen … More »Members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip
Members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again for four days, stranding hundreds of Palestinian travellers, witnesses …
Members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip Reuters - 4 hrs agoMembers of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen … More »Members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip
Members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again for four days, stranding hundreds of Palestinian travellers, witnesses …
A Palestinian flag flutters as members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip Reuters - 4 hrs agoA Palestinian flag flutters as members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of … More »A Palestinian flag flutters as members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip
A Palestinian flag flutters as members of the Hamas security forces patrol the border area between Gaza and Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip May 20, 2013. Egyptian police angered by the kidnapping of seven colleagues by Islamist gunmen kept a crossing into the Gaza Strip closed again for four days, stranding hundreds of …
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says gunfire from Syria has hit the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights overnight. More »Gunfire from Syria hits Israeli-controlled Golan
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- Egypt army sends reinforcements to Sinai after kidnapping Reuters - 6 hrs ago
By Yousri Mohamed EL-ARISH, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt's army sent reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula on Monday after President Mohamed Mursi said there would be no talks with militant Islamists who … More »Egypt army sends reinforcements to Sinai after kidnapping
By Yousri Mohamed EL-ARISH, Egypt (Reuters) - Egypt's army sent reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula on Monday after President Mohamed Mursi said there would be no talks with militant Islamists who have abducted seven members of the security forces. A military official said the decision followed a meeting between the …
Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan AP - 8 hrs agoWASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry is heading back to the Middle East this week to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels and President Bashar Assad's regime amid increasing … More »Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry is heading back to the Middle East this week to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels and President Bashar Assad's regime amid increasing signs the new U.S. strategy to halt the war is being undermined by Russia.
- Iran executes two alleged spies ANI - 9 hrs ago
London, May 20 (ANI): Iranian authorities have executed two men after they were charged and convicted for spying Israel and the United States. More »Iran executes two alleged spies
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File photo of Palestinian boys carrying Hamas and Palestinian flags while walking past graffiti of Durra in the Gaza Strip Reuters - 12 hrs agoPalestinian boys carrying Hamas and Palestinian flags in the Gaza Strip walk past graffiti showing the death of 12-year old Mohammad al-Durra, who was shot dead during Israeli-Palestinian clashes, in this … More »File photo of Palestinian boys carrying Hamas and Palestinian flags while walking past graffiti of Durra in the Gaza Strip
Palestinian boys carrying Hamas and Palestinian flags in the Gaza Strip walk past graffiti showing the death of 12-year old Mohammad al-Durra, who was shot dead during Israeli-Palestinian clashes, in this October 6, 2000 file photo. Israel demanded a French television station on May 19, 2013 correct a report from nearly …
Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes Reuters - 13 hrs agoBy Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN (Reuters) - Lebanese Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops on Sunday and Israel threatened more attacks on Syria to rein the militia … More »Hezbollah steps up Syria battle, Israel threatens more strikes
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis AMMAN (Reuters) - Lebanese Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops on Sunday and Israel threatened more attacks on Syria to rein the militia in, highlighting the risks of a wider regional conflict if planned peace talks fail. Activists said it was the fiercest …
Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town AP - 14 hrs agoBEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border on Sunday, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen his grip on … More »Syrian troops push into strategic rebel-held town
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian troops pushed into a rebel-held town near the Lebanese border on Sunday, fighting house-to-house and bombing from the air as President Bashar Assad tried to strengthen his grip on a strategic strip of land running from the capital to the Mediterranean coast.
Egyptian policemen shout slogans at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip in Rafah city Reuters - 17 hrs agoEgyptian policemen shout slogans at the gates at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip, which has been closed for the third day, in Rafah city, about 350 km (217 miles) northeast of Cairo, … More »Egyptian policemen shout slogans at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip in Rafah city
Egyptian policemen shout slogans at the gates at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip, which has been closed for the third day, in Rafah city, about 350 km (217 miles) northeast of Cairo, May 19, 2013. Egyptian police enraged by the kidnapping of seven of their colleagues by Islamist gunmen in the Sinai …
The father of an Egyptian border policeman cries near the gates at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip in Rafah city Reuters - 17 hrs agoThe father of an Egyptian border policeman who was kidnapped cries near the gates at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip, which has been closed for the third day, in Rafah city, about … More »The father of an Egyptian border policeman cries near the gates at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip in Rafah city
The father of an Egyptian border policeman who was kidnapped cries near the gates at the main Egyptian crossing point into the Gaza Strip, which has been closed for the third day, in Rafah city, about 350 km (217 miles) northeast of Cairo, May 19, 2013. Egyptian police enraged by the kidnapping of seven of their colleagues …
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