Middle East
Moscow says Russia and Syria are halting Aleppo air strikes for now
October 19, 2016
Moscow says Russia and Syria are halting Aleppo air strikes for now
The Russian and Syrian air forces have halted all air strikes on Aleppo, two days ahead of a planned pause…
US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight
October 19, 2016
US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight
The United States expects Islamic State to use crude chemical weapons as it tries to repel an Iraqi-led offensive on…
Turkey heads towards vote on stronger presidency, with nationalist nod
October 18, 2016
Turkey heads towards vote on stronger presidency, with nationalist nod
Turkey's ruling AK Party will soon bring to parliament its plans to expand the powers of the presidency, Prime Minister…
Moroccan media slams Egypt for hosting Polisario delegation
October 18, 2016
Moroccan media slams Egypt for hosting Polisario delegation
Moroccan media outlets have attacked Egypt for allowing a delegation from the separatist Polisario Front to take part in the…
Iraqi forces say 20 villages fall in first day of battle for Mosul
October 18, 2016
Iraqi forces say 20 villages fall in first day of battle for Mosul
Armed forces closing in on Mosul said on Tuesday they had secured some 20 villages on the outskirts of the…
US, Britain call for immediate ceasefire in Yemen
October 17, 2016
US, Britain call for immediate ceasefire in Yemen
The United States and Britain called on Sunday for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Yemen to end violence between…
Iran holds air force drills to display defense capabilities
October 17, 2016
Iran holds air force drills to display defense capabilities
Iranian forces launched air defense drills on Monday in the central province of Isfahan, Fars news agency reported, aiming to…
Syrian rebels seize ‘doomsday’ village where Islamic State promised final battle
October 17, 2016
Syrian rebels seize ‘doomsday’ village where Islamic State promised final battle
Syrian rebels said they captured the village of Dabiq from Islamic State on Sunday, forcing the jihadist group from a…
Syrian rebels seize village where Islamic State promised final battle
October 16, 2016
Syrian rebels seize village where Islamic State promised final battle
Syrian rebels said they captured the village of Dabiq from Islamic State on Sunday, forcing the jihadist group from a…
Saudi finance ministry to close annual accounts early in austerity step
October 16, 2016
Saudi finance ministry to close annual accounts early in austerity step
Saudi Arabia's finance ministry will close its accounts for this year's budget on Nov. 15, the ministry said on Sunday…