Middle East
Russia and China veto new UN sanctions on Syria
March 1, 2017
Russia and China veto new UN sanctions on Syria
Russia and China vetoed new UN sanctions on Syria Tuesday and the US ambassador accused both countries of refusing to…
Iraqi army controls main roads out of Mosul, trapping Islamic State
March 1, 2017
Iraqi army controls main roads out of Mosul, trapping Islamic State
US-backed Iraqi army units on Wednesday took control of the last major road out of western Mosul that had been…
8,000 flee western Mosul, estimated 250,000 civilians could leave area: United Nations
February 28, 2017
8,000 flee western Mosul, estimated 250,000 civilians could leave area: United Nations
Since Iraqi government forces launched the push to take the western half of Mosul from the Islamic State group last…
Tunisia beach attack victims let down by ‘cowardly’ security forces: UK inquiry
February 28, 2017
Tunisia beach attack victims let down by ‘cowardly’ security forces: UK inquiry
The 30 British victims of a shooting at a hotel in Tunisia were unlawful killed, a UK inquiry found on…
Criminal probe launched over Israel’s ‘Dolphin’ submarine deal
February 28, 2017
Criminal probe launched over Israel’s ‘Dolphin’ submarine deal
An investigation has begun into allegations of corruption by Prime Minister Netanyahu's lawyer over a submarine deal. Israel's State Attorney…
Mosul caught in ‘strange and terrifying’ battle as IS foreign soldiers fight to the end
February 28, 2017
Mosul caught in ‘strange and terrifying’ battle as IS foreign soldiers fight to the end
The families cowered in basements, huddling in the dark as war raged overhead between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants…
UN to vote Tuesday on Syria sanctions despite Russia veto pledge
February 28, 2017
UN to vote Tuesday on Syria sanctions despite Russia veto pledge
The UN Security Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a bid by Western powers to ban the supply…
Iraqi forces seize Mosul bridge as thousands of civilians flee
February 27, 2017
Iraqi forces seize Mosul bridge as thousands of civilians flee
Iraqi forces seized a damaged Mosul bridge on Monday which could link up their units on either side of the…
Syrian army advances against Islamic State near Aleppo: monitor
February 27, 2017
Syrian army advances against Islamic State near Aleppo: monitor
The Syrian army and its allies made a sudden advance on Saturday and Sunday into areas held by Islamic State…
Israeli hospitals demand funds to continue treating Syrians
February 27, 2017
Israeli hospitals demand funds to continue treating Syrians
An Israeli health official says Israel's hospitals will stop treating Syrian patients in non-emergency cases beginning next week unless the…