Middle East
UAE says ‘significant breakthrough’ reached in Libya talks
May 4, 2017
UAE says ‘significant breakthrough’ reached in Libya talks
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday said talks between two rival Libyan leaders led to a "significant breakthrough" in efforts…
Russia, Turkey agree to support safe-zones in Syria
May 4, 2017
Russia, Turkey agree to support safe-zones in Syria
The presidents of Russia and Turkey said on Wednesday they support the creation of safe-zones in war-torn Syria as a…
At least 35 killed in Iran coal mine explosion
May 4, 2017
At least 35 killed in Iran coal mine explosion
A coal mine explosion that struck northern Iran killed at least 35 people, semi-official news agencies reported Thursday, as rescuers…
Saudi Arabia rules out rapprochement with Iran, says crown prince
May 3, 2017
Saudi Arabia rules out rapprochement with Iran, says crown prince
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said there could be no rapprochement between his country and Iran…
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on NATO convoy in Kabul
May 3, 2017
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on NATO convoy in Kabul
Islamic State claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on an armored convoy used by NATO that killed eight people…
Syrians struggle to reclaim their stolen homes
May 2, 2017
Syrians struggle to reclaim their stolen homes
When the radio started blaring, warning of regime shelling nearby, Abou Hadi (not his real name) didn't sound scared. He…
IMF says more reforms still needed by Mideast oil exporters
May 2, 2017
IMF says more reforms still needed by Mideast oil exporters
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday oil exporting countries in the Middle East continue to have the world's largest…
Iraqi commander says to complete capture of Mosul in May
May 1, 2017
Iraqi commander says to complete capture of Mosul in May
An Iraqi commander expects to dislodge Islamic State from Mosul in May despite resistance from militants in the densely populated…
Hamas to soften stance on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood in policy document: sources
May 1, 2017
Hamas to soften stance on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood in policy document: sources
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will remove a call for Israel's destruction and drop its association with the Muslim Brotherhood…
Germany’s Merkel presses Saudi Arabia on refugees and rights
May 1, 2017
Germany’s Merkel presses Saudi Arabia on refugees and rights
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his successors in her first visit to the kingdom…