Middle East
Turkey denies entry to German journalist at Istanbul airport
April 19, 2016
Turkey denies entry to German journalist at Istanbul airport
Turkish authorities at Istanbul airport denied entry on Tuesday to a German public television journalist who arrived from Cairo and…
US feels ‘overwhelming frustration’ with Israeli government: Biden
April 19, 2016
US feels ‘overwhelming frustration’ with Israeli government: Biden
US Vice President Joe Biden on Monday acknowledged "overwhelming frustration" with the Israeli government and said the systemic expansion of…
Syrian government says Assad’s future not up for discussion
April 19, 2016
Syrian government says Assad’s future not up for discussion
The Syrian government's chief negotiator said President Bashar al-Assad's future was not up for discussion at peace talks, underlining the…
South Korean President Park to make state visit to Iran in May
April 18, 2016
South Korean President Park to make state visit to Iran in May
South Korean President Park Geun-hye will make a state visit to Iran from May 1 to 3 to meet President…
Yemen peace talks delayed by ongoing combat
April 18, 2016
Yemen peace talks delayed by ongoing combat
Peace talks in Kuwait aimed at ending over a year of civil war and a Saudi-led intervention in Yemen will…
Syrian rebels declare new battle against government
April 18, 2016
Syrian rebels declare new battle against government
Syrian rebel groups announced a new battle against government forces on Monday, a sign of escalating violence that has undermined…
Iran shows off Russian S-300 defense system on Army Day
April 17, 2016
Iran shows off Russian S-300 defense system on Army Day
Iran showed off parts of its new Russian S-300 missile defense system during National Army Day on Sunday, where President…
Israel affirms its hold on Golan ahead talks with Putin on Syria
April 17, 2016
Israel affirms its hold on Golan ahead talks with Putin on Syria
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel would never relinquish the Golan Heights, in a signal to Russia…
At least 15 security personnel killed in attacks in Benghazi
April 16, 2016
At least 15 security personnel killed in attacks in Benghazi
At least 15 members of the security forces were killed and 40 wounded in two days of clashes in the…
Iran will not attend Doha oil freeze talks on Sunday: sources
April 16, 2016
Iran will not attend Doha oil freeze talks on Sunday: sources
Iran will not attend a meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC member countries about freezing oil output levels scheduled for Doha,…