Middle East
Turkish president critcizes delays in fight against Islamic State
January 17, 2017
Turkish president critcizes delays in fight against Islamic State
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday criticized delays in the U.S.-led coalition's offensive against the Islamic State group in…
Mounting frustration in Damascus amid widespread water cuts
January 17, 2017
Mounting frustration in Damascus amid widespread water cuts
Omar Tarshan had never visited any of Syria's famous public baths until three weeks ago, when a water shortage in…
Turkey says New Year’s nightclub attacker captured in Istanbul
January 17, 2017
Turkey says New Year’s nightclub attacker captured in Istanbul
Turkish police say they have captured the gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day…
Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
January 17, 2017
Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday he was positive about the way the incoming U.S. administration wanted to…
Saudi to launch US$30-50 bln renewable energy program soon: minister
January 16, 2017
Saudi to launch US$30-50 bln renewable energy program soon: minister
Saudi Arabia will launch in coming weeks a renewable energy program that is expected to involve investment of between US$30…
Britain has ‘reservations’ about Paris Middle East peace talks
January 16, 2017
Britain has ‘reservations’ about Paris Middle East peace talks
Britain said on Sunday it had reservations about the outcome of a Middle East peace conference in Paris, saying it…
Turkey takes key step to expanding Erdogan powers
January 16, 2017
Turkey takes key step to expanding Erdogan powers
Turkey was a key step closer on Monday to dramatically expanding the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after parliament…
Syrian rebels to attend Kazakhstan talks: rebel officials
January 16, 2017
Syrian rebels to attend Kazakhstan talks: rebel officials
Syrian rebel groups have decided to attend peace talks backed by Russia and Turkey in Kazakhstan to press for implementation…
Bahrain executes three Shi’ites for bombing, sparks outcry
January 15, 2017
Bahrain executes three Shi’ites for bombing, sparks outcry
Bahrain on Sunday executed three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing three policemen in a 2014 bomb attack, the first…
At Paris meeting, major powers expected to warn Trump over Middle East peace
January 15, 2017
At Paris meeting, major powers expected to warn Trump over Middle East peace
Major powers will send a message to the US president-elect Donald Trump on Sunday that a two-state solution between Israelis…