Middle East

Back at Cannes, Iran filmmaker Panahi defies repression

Back in Cannes for the first time in 15 years, the dissident of the Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi spoke with…

Cannes film shines light on secret life of migrant maids

Or Sinai did not have to go far to find the theme of his acclaimed debut film about the secret…

Britain, Canada, France warn Israel over ‘egregious’ Gaza tactics

The leaders of Great Britain, France and Canada sentenced Israel's "atrocious actions" on Monday and warned about joint action if…

Israel will ‘take control of all’ of Gaza, PM says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel "will take control" of all Gaza, since the military pressed a…

Syrians chase equestrian glory in sport once dominated by Assads

During the week, Ziad Abu Al-Dahab has been training for gold in an equestrian tournament near Damascus in a sport…

Italian MPs protest at Egypt’s Gaza border against war

The Italian parliamentarians protested Sunday in front of Rafah's border crossing in Egypt with Gaza, asking for access to help…