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The sentence includes two years suspended, which means it is unlikely Sarkozy will physically go to prison.
A Greek plane was alleged to have dropped a chaff cartridge, used to disable radars, two miles away from a Turkish research vessel, as tensions in the Aegean rise again.
Palestinian elections: The view from Gaza
In-depth: Fifteen years after Palestinians last went to the polls, Gazans have seen their living conditions drastically deteriorate. For most, the upcoming elections elicit a mixture of hope and scepticism.
A military base in Assab is being dismantled by the UAE as it winds down its involvement in the deadly war in Yemen.
A new chapter in Greece's Middle East military strategy
Analysis: Concerns about Turkey's regional assertiveness have pushed Greece to adopt a more proactive foreign policy, with Athens building new ...
France maintains Sahel force to 'decapitate' Al-Qaeda groups
Macron pledged to keep French troops in the Sahel region of western Africa, to help to "decapitate" Al-Qaeda-linked insurgent groups.
The podcast colouring ancient Mesopotamianhistory
As Britain sank into lockdown in 2020, the Thin Edge of the Wedge podcast was born, covering a wide gamut of global subjects and fascinating ...
New Rohingya refugee island is not what it seems
Bhasan Char may be more 'comfortable' than the mainland, but for some it is nothing more than a deceptive facade making survival a life or death ...
Evolving notions of citizenship in UAE and the Gulf
Comment: UAE's plan to expand citizenship reflects a nation keen to shore up its assets while protecting access to this traditionally exclusive ...
Algeria trial over French mountaineer's murder postponed
An Algerian court postponed a trial over the 2014 murder of a French mountaineer by jihadists.
Experts group urges delayed US troop pullout in Afghanistan
With questions about the Talibans' commitment to a negotiated peace, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers have called the US withdrawal to stop.
Egypt outlines four conditions for future Renaissance Dam negotiations
Egypt President Sisi and his foreign minister have sent four conditions to the African Union, which they say must be met to ensure successful ...
The Iraq Report: Feared IS leader killed in raid
The Islamic State's most powerful operative in Iraq has been killed by counter-terrorism and security forces, striking a serious blow to the ...
US police handcuffed, pepper-sprayed 9-year-old Black girl, footage shows
Police said on Sunday the girl - who has not been named - had been suffering from a serious mental health emergency, reportedly threatening to ...
The West's dangerous dalliance with Hindu extremists
Comment: Power politics and the pursuit of profits are driving the West's enabling of the RSS and other Hindu extremist groups in India, writes ...
Scores injured in clashes in Lebanon’s Tripoli
At least 23 people have been injured as clashes between security forces and anti-lockdown protesters continued in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.
Russia suggests peace conference, US to renew Palestinian ties
Russia has backed a Palestinian proposal for a Middle East conference.
The Iraq Report: Deadly terror in Baghdad suicide bombings
While there is obvious fury at the Islamic State, Iraqis have also expressed outrage at security forces and pro-Iran militias whom they blame ...
How Gulf reconciliation could impact the Eastern Mediterranean
Analysis: Fault lines in the Gulf crisis have long played out in the Eastern Mediterranean, but that could be set to change.
Kremlin dismisses calls to free Navalny, warns against protests
The Kremlin dismissed Western calls to release top opposition politician Alexei Navalny and deplored his cries for mass demonstrations.
Meagre food ration parcels make for a Dickensian reality
Comment: The shameful food parcels handed out to needy parents show once again how a privatised pandemic response puts profit over people, ...
Kremlin critic Navalny decries 'mockery of justice' at hearing
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday his treatment was beyond a 'mockery of justice' during a court hearing.
Distrust of Boris must not erode confidence in vaccine
Comment: Debunking anti-vax conspiracy theories means taking an honest look at the profiteering and incompetence of Boris Johnson's government, ...
The teachers were right all along
Comment: The government's refusal to listen to the National Education Union's advice on how to protect schools and students is nothing but a ...
Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 saw the further erosion of Palestinian rights.
This week we focus on a women's movement that calls for the right to political participation.
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