Middle East
Syria ceasefire deal with Russia close, but Obama says ‘not there yet’
September 4, 2016
Syria ceasefire deal with Russia close, but Obama says ‘not there yet’
President Barack Obama said the United States and Russia were working on Sunday to try to finalize a ceasefire in…
Kuwait tells citizens to check phones before traveling to US: agency
September 3, 2016
Kuwait tells citizens to check phones before traveling to US: agency
Kuwait has advised citizens to make sure their phones contain no material that might be seen as being linked to…
Lebanon indicts Syrian officers for twin 2013 mosque bombings: state media
September 3, 2016
Lebanon indicts Syrian officers for twin 2013 mosque bombings: state media
Lebanon indicted two Syrian intelligence officers on Friday in connection with twin bombings at mosques in Tripoli in 2013, state…
EU ministers tone down rhetoric on Turkey but rights concerns persist
September 3, 2016
EU ministers tone down rhetoric on Turkey but rights concerns persist
European Union foreign ministers toned down their sometimes harsh views on Turkey as they gathered in Slovakia on Friday, although…
Yemen’s Houthi leader says US provides political cover for Saudi strikes
September 2, 2016
Yemen’s Houthi leader says US provides political cover for Saudi strikes
The leader of Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi faction accused the United States of providing logistical support and political cover for Saudi-led…
Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Egypt, Syria: PM
September 2, 2016
Turkey seeks to normalize relations with Egypt, Syria: PM
Turkey is seeking to normalize relations with Egypt and rebuild ties with Syria, said Turkish prime minister on Friday, according…
Medical shortages — a riot is brewing
September 2, 2016
Medical shortages — a riot is brewing
Behind a metal gate, on a plastic mat, sat Maha, seven years old, who suffers from kidney failure. Her eyes…
US troops in Iraq increasingly active as Mosul battle nears
September 2, 2016
US troops in Iraq increasingly active as Mosul battle nears
Kurdish Peshmerga forces retook a swath of northern Iraq late last month from Islamic State and days later American forces…
German official calls for UN sanctions against Syria
September 1, 2016
German official calls for UN sanctions against Syria
Gernot Erler, the German government’s point man on Russia, urged the United Nations on Thursday to seek sanctions against Syria…
Israel approves 284 new West Bank housing units, draws US ire
September 1, 2016
Israel approves 284 new West Bank housing units, draws US ire
Israel approved on Wednesday 284 new housing units in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing a U.S. accusation…