Analysis: With rapid changes in the Middle East amid a fluid geopolitical landscape, Turkey could be poised to mend ties with Israel.
The Lockerbie bombing is alleged to be a retaliation for the downing of an Iranian passenger jet by a US Navy missile in July 1988 that killed 290 people.
Scottish judges to rule on posthumous Lockerbie appeal
The family of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmet al-Megrahi, a former Libyan intelligence officer, have battled for years to bring the case and clear his name.
Tunisia's revolutionary demand for economic justice remains unmet
In-depth: The political freedoms of Tunisia's revolution have not brought economic equality, with wealth still concentrated in the hands of a ...
Locked-down Tunisia marks decade since dictator's fall
Tunisia marked 10 years since the Arab Spring revolution sent autocratic ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali but little are celebrating due to a ...
France deploys carrier to eastern Mediterranean in 'anti-IS operation'
France's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier was deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, Paris confirmed.
Israel is a 'non-democratic apartheid regime', admits Israeli watchdog
The Israeli government is frequently accused of presiding over an apartheid system.
Erdogan says wants EU ties 'back on track'
Erdogan said he wanted to improve relations with the European Union and hoped the bloc will follow too.
Discontent remains 10 years after Tunisia's Arab Spring protests
While Tunisia - unlike most of its regional neighbours - has kept the candle of a fragile democracy burning, widespread popular discontent is ...
How Europe's inhumane border is keeping refugees in Africa
Comment: Europe's 'externalisation' policies have essentially pushed its borders deep into Africa, write Tara Ansari Esfahani and Mohammed Harun ...
Turkey invites Greece to maritime dispute talks
Turkey's top diplomat requested that Greece "hold the first meeting in January", while Athens said it had received no official invitation but ...
Sudan voices frustration as latest Nile dam talks stall
Sudan warned it cannot continue the "vicious cycle" of negotiations with Egypt and Ethiopia in the long-running dispute over Addis Ababa's ...
Spain FM calls for easing of tensions with Turkey
Spanish ministers have revealed that diplomatic relations with Turkey are improving.
Turkey ready to normalise relations with France
Turkey announced it was ready to normalise relations with France.
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
With infections hitting record levels, Lebanon is entering a 25 day lockdown, to stop hospitals becoming overwhelmed.
Sudan-Egypt-Ethiopia Nile dam talks to resume Sunday
Sudan's state news agency said officials from current African Union chair South Africa would be involved in the new round of talks to resolve a dispute over the Nile Dam.
Seven bodies wash up on Algeria beach
The bodies of the three men and four women had started decomposing and their identities were not immediately clear.
Egypt signs oil, gas exploration deals worth $1 billion
The new agreements will allow the firms to conduct exploration in the eastern and western Mediterranean as well as the Red Sea.
Ankara seeks normalisation with EU in 2021: Turkish official
Ankara wants to mend its strained relations with the European Union this year, Deputy Foreign Minister Kaymakci said.
20 killed in road accident in Algeria: rescuers
19 African nationals, including children, died along with the Algerian driver of a pick-up truck which overturned near the southern town on ...
Gaza forces fire rockets to mark Israel conflict anniversary
The drills come days after Hamas accused Israel of launching strikes that damaged a children's hospital.
Fire at Cairo hospital kills seven coronavirus patients
A fire broke out in a hospital for coronavirus patients on the outskirts of Cairo, killing seven patients and injuring five others.
Bodies of 20 migrants retrieved off Tunisia: ministry
Five other migrants on board the capsized boat were rescued by the Tunisian coastguard.
Turkey bolsters influence across North Africa's Maghreb
Turkish imports to the Maghreb region have risen sharply, especially "Made in Turkey" textiles.
Turkey's defence ministry posted photos showing a naval vessel firing a cannon.