Middle East
New fronts emerge in Syria as Assad, allies push for victory
February 14, 2018
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
February 13, 2018
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?
February 13, 2018
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
February 13, 2018
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
February 13, 2018
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
February 13, 2018
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
February 13, 2018
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’
February 13, 2018
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
February 13, 2018
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
February 12, 2018
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…