Middle East
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage
March 22, 2017
Nations pledge millions to protect cultural heritage
A UNESCO-backed donor conference at the Louvre museum in Paris pledged US$75 million (around €70 million) on Monday for a new…
Russia underplayed losses in recapture of Syria’s Palmyra
March 22, 2017
Russia underplayed losses in recapture of Syria’s Palmyra
Russia's force in Syria has suffered losses since late January more than three times higher than the official toll, according…
Iraqi forces try to bring civilians out of west Mosul, US pledges more support
March 22, 2017
Iraqi forces try to bring civilians out of west Mosul, US pledges more support
Iraqi government forces attempted to evacuate civilians from Mosul's Islamic State-held Old City on Tuesday so that troops could clear the…
Russia must limit Iranian power in Syria: Israeli intelligence director
March 21, 2017
Russia must limit Iranian power in Syria: Israeli intelligence director
Russia and other world powers must move to limit Iran's growing military strength in Syria because it poses a regional…
UN explores land route options to get aid to Syria’s Qamishli
March 21, 2017
UN explores land route options to get aid to Syria’s Qamishli
The United Nations is testing a new road route to deliver aid to the Syrian city of Qamishli, and also…
Hamas aims to improve international image with new program
March 21, 2017
Hamas aims to improve international image with new program
The Islamic militant group Hamas has drafted a new political program it hopes will improve ties with neighboring Egypt and…
Al-Qaeda steps up violence against Syrian government
March 21, 2017
Al-Qaeda steps up violence against Syrian government
Under pressure from fellow insurgents and escalating airstrikes by the US-led coalition, Syria's al-Qaeda branch is stepping up violence against…
US temporarily bans laptops in cabin for passengers flying from MENA
March 21, 2017
US temporarily bans laptops in cabin for passengers flying from MENA
The US government is temporarily barring passengers on certain flights originating in eight other countries from bringing laptops, iPads, cameras…
Syrian army retakes Damascus areas captured by rebels
March 20, 2017
Syrian army retakes Damascus areas captured by rebels
Syrian government forces on Monday regained control of parts of Damascus that were attacked and captured by rebels and militants…
After Saudi king, China warmly welcomes Israel’s prime minister
March 20, 2017
After Saudi king, China warmly welcomes Israel’s prime minister
China welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday just days after hosting Saudi Arabia's King Salman and the signing of deals…