BBC News
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VIDEO: A history of calling Obama a Muslim September 18, 2015
After Donald Trump fails to correct one of his supporters calling Barack Obama a Muslim, we look back on the history of this phenomenon.
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VIDEO: Stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show September 18, 2015
As the Frankfurt Motor Show draws to a close, Theo Leggett looks at what you could be driving away after that big lottery win.
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VIDEO: Pianist of Yarmouk's journey to Europe September 18, 2015
Ayham al-Ahmad, the pianist of Yarmouk, records his journey, as he leaves Syria for Europe.
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VIDEO: Pressure on Zagreb reception centres September 18, 2015
The BBC's Christian reports from one of the registration centres in and around the Croatia capital Zagreb.
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VIDEO: Trump laughs off Obama 'Muslim' question September 18, 2015
Donald Trump is criticised for failing to correct a supporter who said US President Barack Obama was a Muslim and "not even an American".
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VIDEO: Turkey-PKK conflict 'escalating fast' September 18, 2015
The number of policemen and soldiers who have been killed in Turkey since a ceasefire with Kurdish militant group the PKK broke down in July, has risen to more than 120.
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VIDEO: German town 'running out of room' for migrants September 18, 2015
The BBC's Jenny Hill reports from the town of Rosenheim in Germany, where giant tents are being constructed to accommodate asylum seekers.
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VIDEO: Waxworks unveiled of F1 stars Vettel and Hamilton September 18, 2015
As Singapore's Formula 1 Grand Prix gets into gear, the BBC's Rico Hizon meets two of the top challengers, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel - in waxwork form.
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VIDEO: Motor racing hopeful, but no driving licence September 17, 2015
Kenyan Tejas Hirani has won 48 motor-racing championships despite being just 17 and not yet having a driving licence.
Middle East
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– IRAQ’S NIGHTMARE
Retired Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez, the first USA led coalition commander in Iraq in the chaotic years 2003-4, described the Iraq war "a nightmare with no end in sight". Continue reading
– TO ANNAPOLIS
On the 10/07/2007 noon, for the first time in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Netivot was targeted by a long-range “Katiusha” rocket launched from a heavy populated area in the center of Gaza Strip. Continue reading
– ISRAELI-ARAB NORMALIZATION
In the current convention of the UN General Assembly the ISRAELI foreign minister Tzipi Livni is meeting, almost regularly, with Arab delegates such as the Egyptian foreign minister or, on 09/25/2007, with the Emir of Qatar - Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. Continue reading
– LEBANON PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
According to the Lebanese constitution the President, who must be a Christian, is elected to six years by a majority of 2/3 from the Lebanese parliament, which has 128 seats. Continue reading
– EGYPTIAN COPTS
On Friday 09/21/2007 riots broke out in Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt, between Copts (7% 0f the population) and Muslims. Dozens of youngsters form both communities were pounding each other. Continue reading
– EVERYBODY’S INTEREST
General David Petraeus, the commander of the USA led coalition in Iraq, and US ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, are on their way to Washington for two days testimony before four different Congress committees to evaluate the war in Iraq and especially the surge of USA troops in the last 6 months from 138,000 to 168,000. Continue reading
– IRAQ’S SUPREME WAR COUNCIL
American President George W. Bush made a surprise visit to Iraq on 09/03/2007. George W. Bush was accompanied with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, National Security Adviser Steven Hadley and Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Continue reading
– IRANIAN NEW POLICY
Iran is suffering from an internal economical crisis which might threat the current regime. Iran needs to slow down and reduce some of its economical support to affiliated groups in the Middle East and elsewhere. Continue reading
– RETHINKING DEMOCRACY
A change in the political approach of USA toward the Middle East, in mid 2007, can be noticed through the nuance in the terminology used by USA when referring to Middle East. Continue reading
– USA’S IRANI DILEMA
Iran, no doubt, is aiming to obtain military nuclear technology for military usage, which, in its point of view, will make Iran the local superpower in the Middle East. Continue reading
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