Archive for the ‘Middle East’ Category

Who is a civilian?

author Posted by: on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

What can be defined as military target?

Casualties rise in Gaza offensive

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Casualties have been pouring into overcrowded hospitals in Gaza as Israel continues its offensive against militant groups.

Tehran offers to ‘protect’ Ebadi

author Posted by: on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

Iran says it will provide security for Nobel Peace Prize-winning lawyer Shirin Ebadi, amid global concern for her safety.

Baghdad bomb kills Shia pilgrims

author Posted by: on date Jan 5th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

A female suicide bomber kills at least 35 Shia pilgrims including Iranians near a shrine in Baghdad, Iraqi police say.

New US embassy to open in Baghdad

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The new US embassy in Baghdad - one of the most expensive ever built - is due to be officially opened.

Urban warfare

author Posted by: on date Jan 4th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

Hamas set for bitter guerrilla struggle in the Gaza Strip

Israeli forces split Gaza in two

author Posted by: on date Jan 4th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

Fighting in Gaza rages into the night as Israeli forces backed by heavy armour effectively cut the territory in two.

Pilgrims die in Iraq bomb blast

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At least 35 Shia pilgrims are killed by a female suicide bomber near a shrine in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, officials say.

Israeli troops clash with Hamas

author Posted by: on date Jan 4th, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

Israeli troops battle Hamas militants as ground forces and tanks go into Gaza after a week of intense air strikes.

Gaza propaganda

author Posted by: on date Jan 3rd, 2009 | filed Filed under: Middle East

Paul Reynolds on whether we can trust what we see