Middle East

New fronts emerge in Syria as Assad, allies push for victory

New fronts emerge in Syria as Assad, allies push for victory

As Syrian President Bashar Assad and his allies push toward final victory and the fight against the Islamic State group…
Palestinian teen goes on trial, Israeli judge bars public

Palestinian teen goes on trial, Israeli judge bars public

The closely watched trial of a Palestinian girl who slapped and punched two Israeli soldiers opened before an Israeli military…
Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?

Could Germany act as mediator between Israel and Iran?

The recent Israeli airstrikes in Syria have sparked concerns of a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran. DW spoke with…
We have no information about Russian mercenaries killed in Syria: Kremlin

We have no information about Russian mercenaries killed in Syria: Kremlin

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it had no information about Russian mercenaries reportedly being killed in Syria, saying it only…
Family of Iran environmentalist demand post-mortem

Family of Iran environmentalist demand post-mortem

The family of an environmentalist who died in an Iranian prison have called for a post-mortem, their lawyer said Tuesday,…
White House dismisses idea of US-Israel discussing settlement annexation

White House dismisses idea of US-Israel discussing settlement annexation

The United States dismissed as false an Israeli assertion on Monday that the two countries were discussing the possibility of…
Afghan officials and Taliban talk despite wave of violence

Afghan officials and Taliban talk despite wave of violence

Afghan officials are carrying out at least two tracks of talks with the Taliban, The Associated Press has learned, even…
US tells anti-ISIS coalition to ‘keep eyes on prize’

US tells anti-ISIS coalition to ‘keep eyes on prize’

The Trump administration, increasingly concerned that the 74-strong coalition it cobbled together to destroy the Islamic State group is losing…
Turkey: Relations with US at make-or-break point

Turkey: Relations with US at make-or-break point

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday warned that Turkey-US ties were at a “critical point” and Washington needed to…
Israel awards top literature prize to novelist critical of its policies

Israel awards top literature prize to novelist critical of its policies

Israel’s national prize for literature, one of its most prestigious honors, is to be awarded this year to novelist David…
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