Middle East
More civilians leave Syrian rebel enclave as army advances
March 12, 2018
More civilians leave Syrian rebel enclave as army advances
A small group of Syrian civilians on Monday left the rebel-held enclave of eastern Ghouta just outside of Damascus, using…
Any gas attack in Syria would be ‘very unwise’: Mattis
March 12, 2018
Any gas attack in Syria would be ‘very unwise’: Mattis
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday it would be “very unwise” for the Syrian regime to use gas as…
Boeing says Israel may opt for Chinooks over Sikorsky choppers
March 12, 2018
Boeing says Israel may opt for Chinooks over Sikorsky choppers
The Israeli military could decide within months to buy Boeing Co.’s (BA.N) CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters following a strong endorsement…
Syrian army splinters rebel enclave in Ghouta onslaught
March 12, 2018
Syrian army splinters rebel enclave in Ghouta onslaught
The Syrian army broke apart the rebel enclave in eastern Ghouta on Sunday, cutting off two major towns from the…
Turkish socialite and friends killed in plane crash in Iran
March 12, 2018
Turkish socialite and friends killed in plane crash in Iran
A wealthy Turkish socialite and her friends were among the 11 people killed on Sunday when a private plane bringing…
Saudi sets up departments to investigate, prosecute corruption cases: royal decree
March 11, 2018
Saudi sets up departments to investigate, prosecute corruption cases: royal decree
Saudi King Salman has ordered the establishment of specialized departments in the public prosecutor’s office to investigate and prosecute corruption…
Syria army bombs splintered Ghouta enclave as bodies pile up
March 11, 2018
Syria army bombs splintered Ghouta enclave as bodies pile up
New air strikes and barrel bombs pounded Syria’s Eastern Ghouta on Sunday as government forces pressed a three-week advance that…
Turkish warplanes destroy 18 Kurdish militant targets in Iraq: Anadolu
March 11, 2018
Turkish warplanes destroy 18 Kurdish militant targets in Iraq: Anadolu
Turkish warplanes destroyed at least 18 targets belonging to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq over the…
Fierce fighting in Syria’s Ghouta as Assad presses assault
March 11, 2018
Fierce fighting in Syria’s Ghouta as Assad presses assault
The Syrian army and rebel groups engaged in fierce battles early on Sunday on a critical front in eastern Ghouta…
Palestinian killed during clash with Israelis in West Bank: officials
March 11, 2018
Palestinian killed during clash with Israelis in West Bank: officials
A Palestinian was shot and killed on Saturday in what began as a clash between Palestinians and Israeli settlers in…