Middle East
World’s first child born to three parents
October 4, 2016
World’s first child born to three parents
The first child with DNA from three parents was born in New York last spring. The birth was the result…
Iraq begins radio broadcast to Mosul ahead of offensive
October 4, 2016
Iraq begins radio broadcast to Mosul ahead of offensive
Iraq launched a radio station on Tuesday to help Mosul residents stay safe during the upcoming military offensive to dislodge…
Over 6,000 illegal migrants plucked from sea in a single day, 22 dead
October 4, 2016
Over 6,000 illegal migrants plucked from sea in a single day, 22 dead
About 6,055 migrants were rescued and 22 found dead on the perilous sea route from Africa to Europe on Monday,…
German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
October 4, 2016
German minister, in Tehran, urges Iran to push for Syria ceasefire
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel urged the Iranian government during his two-day visit to the Islamic Republic to do what…
Libyan forces lose eight men in Islamic State ambush in Sirte: officials
October 3, 2016
Libyan forces lose eight men in Islamic State ambush in Sirte: officials
Libyan forces repelled an attempted ambush but lost at least eight of their men on Sunday, as they resumed their…
Arab coalition targets Houthi forces after attack on UAE ship
October 3, 2016
Arab coalition targets Houthi forces after attack on UAE ship
Arab coalition forces have launched operations against militia boats of Yemen's Houthi group that struck a logistics ship that was…
Turkish military says 15 rebels killed in clashes in Syria
October 3, 2016
Turkish military says 15 rebels killed in clashes in Syria
Clashes in northern Syria have killed 15 Turkey-backed rebels fighting Islamic State in the last 24 hours, according the Turkish…
Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leave
October 2, 2016
Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leave
Syrian government and allied forces advanced north of Aleppo, pressing their week-old offensive to take the insurgent-held, eastern part of…
Arab coalition says targets Houthi forces after ship attack
October 2, 2016
Arab coalition says targets Houthi forces after ship attack
Arab coalition forces have launched operations against militia boats of Yemen's Houthi group that struck a civilian logistics ship on…
Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’
October 2, 2016
Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’
Russia is sending more warplanes to Syria to ramp up its air campaign, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday, as…