Militants ‘still hold Iraq cities’
Sunni militants linked to al-Qaeda are reportedly still in control of parts of two cities in western Iraq following days of fierce fighting. BBC News – Middle East
Sunni militants linked to al-Qaeda are reportedly still in control of parts of two cities in western Iraq following days of fierce fighting. BBC News – Middle East
The condition of Israeli ex-PM Ariel Sharon – who has been in a coma since 2006 – is now critical, “with some danger to life”, his doctors say. BBC News – Middle East
A UN deadline for Syria to hand over its chemical weapons stockpile looks certain to be missed after the European ships due to collect them turn back. BBC News – Middle East
Lebanese troops fire at Syrian aircraft crossing into Lebanese airspace, the first time they have taken such action since the conflict in Syria began. BBC News – Middle East
The global chemical weapons watchdog calls on Syria to “intensify its efforts” to help ship out its most dangerous chemical weapons for destruction. BBC News – Middle East
Top Sunni Lebanese ex-minister Mohamad Chatah, a staunch critic of Syria’s government and its Hezbollah backers, is killed in a bomb blast. BBC News – Middle East