Middle East
Iran-backed Shi’ite militias to join assault near Mosul on new front
October 29, 2016
Iran-backed Shi’ite militias to join assault near Mosul on new front
Iraqi Shi'ite militias backed by Iran said on Friday they would soon join the fight against Islamic State on a…
Syrian rebels launch Aleppo counter-attack to break siege
October 28, 2016
Syrian rebels launch Aleppo counter-attack to break siege
Syrian rebels including jihadists began a counter-attack against the army and its allies on Friday aiming to break a weeks-long…
In Germany, Syrians find mosques too conservative
October 28, 2016
In Germany, Syrians find mosques too conservative
Hani Salam escaped civil war in Syria and survived the journey from Egypt to Europe. But when he saw men…
Under pressure, Abbas plans first Fatah congress since 2009
October 28, 2016
Under pressure, Abbas plans first Fatah congress since 2009
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party aims to hold its first congress since 2009 by the end of this year,…
Turkey orders detention of 73 air force pilots: state media
October 28, 2016
Turkey orders detention of 73 air force pilots: state media
Turkish authorities ordered the detention of 73 air force pilots as part of the probe into the group blamed for…
UN peace plan for Yemen appears to sideline exiled president
October 27, 2016
UN peace plan for Yemen appears to sideline exiled president
A U.N. peace proposal to end a 19-month war in Yemen appears aimed at sidelining exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi…
IS executes dozens of prisoners near Mosul, officials say
October 27, 2016
IS executes dozens of prisoners near Mosul, officials say
Islamic State militants have in recent days executed dozens of prisoners taken from villages the group has been forced to…
More than 90 migrants believed missing after boat sinks off Libya
October 27, 2016
More than 90 migrants believed missing after boat sinks off Libya
More than 90 migrants are believed missing after their boat sank off the coast of western Libya on Wednesday, a…
Israeli prosecutors charge 13 people for mocking Palestinian baby’s death
October 26, 2016
Israeli prosecutors charge 13 people for mocking Palestinian baby’s death
Prosecutors in Israel on Wednesday charged 13 people with inciting violence and terrorism after a wedding video showed far-right Jews…
A picture and its story: severe malnutrition in Yemen
October 26, 2016
A picture and its story: severe malnutrition in Yemen
The emaciated frame of 18-year-old Saida Ahmad Baghili lies on a hospital bed in the red sea port city of…