Middle East
Stability is Lebanon’s primary concern:Hariri
November 23, 2017
Stability is Lebanon’s primary concern:Hariri
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri assured regional bankers on Thursday that Lebanon’s stability was his top concern, one day after…
Syria’s opposition, divided and varied, to get a new face
November 23, 2017
Syria’s opposition, divided and varied, to get a new face
Syria’s notoriously fragmented opposition gathering Wednesday in the Saudi capital is trying to close ranks and come up with a…
Iraqi army launches operation to clear ‘Islamic State’ remnants
November 23, 2017
Iraqi army launches operation to clear ‘Islamic State’ remnants
The capture of Rawa last week signaled the fall of the final IS stronghold in Iraq, putting a decisive end…
Saudi-led coalition promises to ease blockade on Yemen
November 23, 2017
Saudi-led coalition promises to ease blockade on Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen has pledged to reopen the country’s main airport, as well as two main…
Fatah and Hamas agree to hold elections by end of 2018
November 23, 2017
Fatah and Hamas agree to hold elections by end of 2018
Rival Palestinian political factions have agreed to hold elections by the end of 2018. The announcement came after two days…
Hariri puts resignation on hold upon return to Lebanon
November 22, 2017
Hariri puts resignation on hold upon return to Lebanon
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri retracted his resignation on Wednesday as he celebrated Lebanon’s Independence day, saying, “[President Michel Aoun]…
Cyprus says it plans to help defuse Lebanese crisis
November 22, 2017
Cyprus says it plans to help defuse Lebanese crisis
Cyprus on Wednesday said it would try to help defuse a crisis in neighboring Lebanon after Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri…
Syria’s opposition to get a new face amid talks in Riyadh
November 22, 2017
Syria’s opposition to get a new face amid talks in Riyadh
Syria’s notoriously fragmented opposition gathering Wednesday in the Saudi capital is trying to close ranks and come up with a…
Members of Libyan parliament signal backing for UN transition proposals
November 22, 2017
Members of Libyan parliament signal backing for UN transition proposals
Libya’s eastern-based parliament voted on Tuesday to approve some UN proposals aimed at unifying the divided North African nation, although…
Saad Hariri postpones resignation as Lebanese prime minister
November 22, 2017
Saad Hariri postpones resignation as Lebanese prime minister
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Wednesday he would postpone his resignation at the request of President Michel Aoun.…