Middle East
China says supports Iraq’s unity as Kurds vote in referendum
September 25, 2017
China says supports Iraq’s unity as Kurds vote in referendum
China supports Iraq’s unity, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday, as voting started in an independence referendum organized by…
US air strikes kill 17 Islamic State militants in Libya: US military
September 25, 2017
US air strikes kill 17 Islamic State militants in Libya: US military
Six US air strikes on an Islamic State desert camp in Libya killed 17 militants and destroyed three vehicles, the…
Iraqi Kurds vote in referendum on independence from Baghdad
September 25, 2017
Iraqi Kurds vote in referendum on independence from Baghdad
Iraqi Kurds were casting ballots on Monday in Iraq’s Kurdish region and disputed territories on whether to support independence from…
Iraq’s Kurds to vote on independence amid fears of unrest
September 24, 2017
Iraq’s Kurds to vote on independence amid fears of unrest
“For the sake of the sacrifices and blood of the martyrs, let’s all say yes for Kurdistan independence,” reads a…
US allied Syrian groups form civilian council to run Deir al-Zor
September 24, 2017
US allied Syrian groups form civilian council to run Deir al-Zor
US-allied militias in northern Syria announced on Saturday the formation of a civilian council to govern the oil rich eastern…
Iran launches war games near Iraqi Kurdistan border, Turkey hits militant positions
September 24, 2017
Iran launches war games near Iraqi Kurdistan border, Turkey hits militant positions
Iranian forces have launched war games in an area near the border with Iraq’s Kurdistan region, Iran’s state media reported…
Yemen’s Hadi sees only a military solution to crisis: Arabiya TV
September 24, 2017
Yemen’s Hadi sees only a military solution to crisis: Arabiya TV
A solution in Yemen’s two and-a-half year-old civil war will likely come through military rather than political means, the country’s…
Netanyahu pitches his UN address to one man: Donald Trump
September 24, 2017
Netanyahu pitches his UN address to one man: Donald Trump
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at Iran in his speech to more than 190 nations in the UN General…
Syria’s Moualem says victory within reach, de-escalation zones temporary
September 24, 2017
Syria’s Moualem says victory within reach, de-escalation zones temporary
Syria’s foreign minister said on Saturday that victory was within reach in the country and that Damascus hoped de-escalation zones…
Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push
September 23, 2017
Women allowed into stadium as Saudi Arabia promotes national pride, part of reform push
Saudi Arabia is celebrating the 87th anniversary of its founding this weekend with an unprecedented array of concerts and performances,…