Middle East
Iraqi troops push to clear last Mosul ground of IS militants
July 10, 2017
Iraqi troops push to clear last Mosul ground of IS militants
Iraqi forces slowly advanced on Monday to retake the last patch of ground in Mosul where Islamic State militants are…
After Iran move, Total seen in pole position to snap up Qatar gas deals
July 10, 2017
After Iran move, Total seen in pole position to snap up Qatar gas deals
Total is well placed to take a lead role in helping Qatar expand output from the world’s largest gas field,…
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
July 10, 2017
Austria bars Turkish economy minister for event marking coup anniversary
Austria has barred Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci from entering the country to attend an event marking the anniversary of…
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
July 9, 2017
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
The leader of the main opposition party in Turkey was set to complete the final stretch of a 25-day “March…
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory’
July 9, 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister congratulates armed forces for Mosul ‘victory’
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their “victory” over Islamic…
Iraq says forces are ‘tens of meters’ from retaking Mosul
July 9, 2017
Iraq says forces are ‘tens of meters’ from retaking Mosul
Iraqi commanders said Saturday their forces are “tens of meters” away from defeating the Islamic State group in Mosul, a…
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
July 9, 2017
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
A separate truce for southern Syria, brokered by the US and Russia, is meant to help allay growing concerns by…
Israelis outraged by UNESCO decision on Hebron holy site
July 8, 2017
Israelis outraged by UNESCO decision on Hebron holy site
The UN cultural agency on Friday declared the old city in the West Bank town of Hebron as a Palestinian…
Mosul victory imminent as Islamic State lines collapse: Iraqi military
July 8, 2017
Mosul victory imminent as Islamic State lines collapse: Iraqi military
Iraqi security forces expect to take full control of Mosul within hours as Islamic State’s defensive lines crumble in its…
US-Russia agreement calls for cease-fire in southwest Syria
July 8, 2017
US-Russia agreement calls for cease-fire in southwest Syria
HAMBURG, Germany — The United States and Russia struck an agreement Friday on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, crowning President…