Egypt’s Transitional Government Phase To End By Spring

The Egyptian army ousted Mursi, a Muslim Brotherhood leader, on July 3 after mass protests against his one-year rule.

Egypt Set For Total Rewrite Of Mursi Constitution

A 50-member committee has been appointed by the interim government to amend the constitution.

Turkey Will Probably Never Join The EU – Ankara Negotiator

Accession talks launched in 2005 got bogged down in a dispute over the divided island of Cyprus.

Syria Discloses Chemical Weapons Stockpile Details – Watchdog

Syria is believed to possess about 1,000 tonnes of toxins

Chemical Weapons Disposal Will Cost $1bn, Take A Year – Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied that his forces were responsible for a chemical weapons attack in Ghouta.

Bahrain Opposition Leader Accused Of Inciting “Terror”

Khalil al-Marzouq, of the opposition Al Wefaq party was summoned by the police and is expected to face legal charges.

UN Confirms Chemical Weapon Use In Syria Attack

U.N. chemical investigators confirmed the use of sarin nerve agent in an August 21 poison gas attack.

US, Russia Agree On Syria Weapons, Obama Says Force Still Option

The accord demands that Syrian President President Bashar al-Assad account for his secret stockpile within a week.

Gulf Arab States Still Want Deterrent Action Against Syria

Bahrain’s Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al-Khalifa was speaking at the start of a meeting of foreign ministers from the six GCC countries.

Obama Sees Possible Breakthrough In Syria Weapons Proposal

Russia has proposed that Syria hand over its chemical weapons for destruction, which could avert planned U.S. military strikes.

Kuwait Emir To Visit White House On Sept. 13 To Discuss Middle East

The visit comes as the United States weighs military strikes in Syria.

Obama Appeals For Backing To Hit Syria, Europeans Urge Delay

The US President is emphasising that he only plans limited strikes on Syria to deter future chemical weapons attacks.

As Obama Blinks On Syria, Israel, Saudis Make Common Cause

Saudi Arabia, like Israel heavily dependent on the United States for arms supplies, is engaged in a historic confrontation with Iran for regional influence – a contest shaped by their leading roles in the rival Sunni and Shi’ite branches of Islam.

Surprise Or Not, U.S. Strikes Can Still Hurt Assad

With weeks to prepare for an attack, Assad might benefit in some ways from the delay in any strike by the United States.

EU Urges Diplomatic Efforts On Syria, “No Military Solution”

EU foreign ministers meet in Vilnius on Friday and Saturday to discuss the situation in Syria.

Egypt’s Interior Minister Survives Bomb Attack

Security officials said at least two people had been killed and at least 10 wounded in the attack.

U.S. Senate Panel Passes Authorization For Military Force In Syria

Barack Obama is asking Congress to back his call for limited U.S. strikes on Syria to punish President Bashar al-Assad.

Obama Wins Backing For Syria Strike From Key Figures In Congress

Leaders of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said they reached an agreement on a draft authorization for the use of military force in Syria.

US Fuels Tension By Deploying Warships Near Syria – Russia

Five U.S. destroyers and an amphibious ship are in the Mediterranean.

USS Nimitz Carrier Group Sails Into Red Sea

Barack Obama on Saturday backed off imminent strikes by the destroyers off the coast of Syria until Congress had time to vote its approval.

Syria Asks The United Nations To Stop US Strike

The US accuses the Syrian government of killing over 1,400 people in a chemical gas attack.

Arab States Urge Action Against Syrian Government

The League of foreign ministers also said those responsible for the chemical gas attack should face trial.

Saudi Arabia Says It Backs US Strikes If Syrian People Do

The US is preparing strikes against the Syrian government, blaming it for a chemical gas attack that killed hundreds of civilians.

Leader Of Egypt’s Brotherhood In Good Health In Jail – Ministry

Reports claimed Mohamed Badie had died from a heart attack in prison.

Saudi Arabia Raises Military Alertness Over Syria – Sources

Saudi Arabia’s defence readiness has reportedly been raised to “two” from “five”.

Bahrain, Kuwait Warn Citizens Against Travel To Lebanon

A security source in Lebanon said 14,000 people had left the country on Thursday alone, mostly Europeans.

Obama Delays Strike Against Syria To Seek Congress Approval

A chemical weapons attack that U.S. officials say killed 1,429 people, was allegedly carried out by the Syrian government.

US, Allies Prepare For Probable Military Strike On Syria

The move follows President Bashar al-Assad’s forces alleged chemical weapons attack last week.

UN Inspectors Reach Syria Gas Victims Despite Coming Under Fire

Many hundreds of people died in Damascus suburbs last week after an alleged chemical weapons attack.

Muslim Brotherhood Leaders, Mubarak Face Trial In Egypt

More than 1,000 people have died in violence across Egypt since the removal of President Mohamed Mursi.