Middle East
Veteran commander vies for power in Libya’s shifting sands
February 26, 2018
Veteran commander vies for power in Libya’s shifting sands
When Khalifa Haftar flew to Tunis in September, the veteran commander and possible future leader of Libya brought masked troops…
Russia sets stage for UN veto of western bid to call out Iran
February 26, 2018
Russia sets stage for UN veto of western bid to call out Iran
Russia has laid the groundwork for a likely veto on Monday of a British, US and French bid for the…
Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked
February 26, 2018
Syria starts rebuilding even as more destruction wreaked
In the Syrian city of Homs’ landmark Clock Square, where some of the first anti-government protests erupted in 2011, stands…
Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim arrested in Prague on Turkey’s request
February 26, 2018
Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim arrested in Prague on Turkey’s request
Czech police have detained a Syrian Kurdish political leader on an Interpol red notice put out by Turkey, Turkish and Syrian Kurdish officials…
Iraq sentences 16 Turkish women to death over IS ties
February 26, 2018
Iraq sentences 16 Turkish women to death over IS ties
A court in Iraq sentenced 16 Turkish women to death on Sunday after they were found guilty of belonging to…
Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after UN ceasefire call
February 25, 2018
Iran says Damascus suburbs assault to continue after UN ceasefire call
Iran said pro-Damascus forces would press ahead with attacks on an insurgent enclave near the Syrian capital, as ground fighting…
Christian leaders shut Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre church
February 25, 2018
Christian leaders shut Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre church
The leaders of several Christian faith groups on Sunday said the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where many Christians believe…
UN Security Council demands truce as air strikes batter Syria’s Ghouta
February 25, 2018
UN Security Council demands truce as air strikes batter Syria’s Ghouta
The UN Security Council on Saturday demanded a 30-day truce across Syria as rescuers in the country’s eastern Ghouta region…
Saudi, UAE, Qatari leaders to visit Trump in March, April
February 25, 2018
Saudi, UAE, Qatari leaders to visit Trump in March, April
Senior Saudi, Emirati and Qatari leaders will meet with US President Donald Trump in the next couple of months, US…
New strikes hit Syria’s Ghouta despite ceasefire call
February 25, 2018
New strikes hit Syria’s Ghouta despite ceasefire call
New regime strikes hit the rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta on Sunday despite a UN Security Council demand for a…