Middle East
Syrian rebel groups reject Russian-sponsored Sochi conference
December 26, 2017
Syrian rebel groups reject Russian-sponsored Sochi conference
Syrian rebel groups on Monday rejected Russia’s planned Sochi conference on Syria, saying Moscow was seeking to bypass a UN-based…
For Iraq’s Christians, a bittersweet first Christmas home after Islamic State
December 26, 2017
For Iraq’s Christians, a bittersweet first Christmas home after Islamic State
Inside the newly renovated Church of Saint George in the Northern Iraqi town of Teleskof, Hayat Chamoun Daoud led children…
Pope Francis calls for two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians at Urbi et Orbi
December 26, 2017
Pope Francis calls for two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians at Urbi et Orbi
Pope Francis called for a “negotiated” two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict in his annual Christmas Day address in Rome…
UAE has information Tunisian women may commit ‘terrorist acts’, Tunisia says
December 25, 2017
UAE has information Tunisian women may commit ‘terrorist acts’, Tunisia says
The United Arab Emirates has information that Tunisian women or women traveling on Tunisian passports might commit “terrorist acts” in…
Turkey axes another 2,700 public workers in post-coup crackdown
December 25, 2017
Turkey axes another 2,700 public workers in post-coup crackdown
Turkey has sacked another 2,756 public sector workers as it continues it purge of people it claims supported last year’s…
Guatemala says it is moving embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
December 25, 2017
Guatemala says it is moving embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Guatemala’s president announced on Christmas Eve that the Central American country will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming…
Six killed in suicide attack near Afghan spy agency
December 25, 2017
Six killed in suicide attack near Afghan spy agency
A suicide attacker on foot blew himself up near a compound belonging to the Afghan intelligence agency in Kabul on…
Iraq plans new Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline
December 24, 2017
Iraq plans new Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline
Iraq on Sunday invited companies to submit statements of interest in building a new pipeline from the northern city of…
Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem amid anger at Trump
December 24, 2017
Palestinians mark Christmas in Bethlehem amid anger at Trump
Palestinians are preparing to celebrate Christmas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, the historic birthplace of Jesus. Sunday’s festivities…
Iraq reaches initial deal with China’s Zhenhua to develop East Baghdad oilfield
December 24, 2017
Iraq reaches initial deal with China’s Zhenhua to develop East Baghdad oilfield
Iraq reached an initial deal with China’s state-run Zhenhua Oil to develop the southern portion of the East Baghdad oil…