Middle East
Syrian Kurdish forces said to capture most of rebel-held former military airport
February 11, 2016
Syrian Kurdish forces said to capture most of rebel-held former military airport
Kurdish-led fighters aided by Russian bombing captured a rebel-held former Syrian military airport near the border with Turkey, a monitor…
UAE names ‘tolerance’, ‘happiness’ ministers in new reshuffle
February 10, 2016
UAE names ‘tolerance’, ‘happiness’ ministers in new reshuffle
The United Arab Emirates announced its 12th government on Wednesday, with ministers for the nascent portfolios of tolerance and happiness…
Turkey detains 34 people with explosives, suicide vests at Syrian border: media
February 10, 2016
Turkey detains 34 people with explosives, suicide vests at Syrian border: media
The Turkish military detained 34 people and seized up to 15 kg of explosives and four suicide-bomber vests as they…
Scant hope of Syria peace breakthrough as Russia pounds rebels
February 10, 2016
Scant hope of Syria peace breakthrough as Russia pounds rebels
Major powers meeting in Germany on Thursday aim to revive Syria peace efforts, but with Russia backing a government push…
Fighting kills at least 500 in Aleppo province since Syrian army offensive began: monitor
February 10, 2016
Fighting kills at least 500 in Aleppo province since Syrian army offensive began: monitor
At least 500 people have been killed on all sides during fighting in Aleppo province since the start of a…
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
February 10, 2016
Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defense system: minister
Iran will unveil an upgrade of its Emad ballistic missiles this year, the defense minister was quoted as saying, advancing…
Damascus vows to recapture Aleppo from rebels
February 10, 2016
Damascus vows to recapture Aleppo from rebels
Damascus aims to secure Syria's border with Turkey and recapture the city of Aleppo with its latest military offensive, a…
Iraqi government says it fully recaptured Ramadi from IS
February 9, 2016
Iraqi government says it fully recaptured Ramadi from IS
Iraqi security forces and the US-led coalition say the government has regained full control of Ramadi after pushing Islamic State…
Suicide blast at Damascus police club kills several: interior ministry
February 9, 2016
Suicide blast at Damascus police club kills several: interior ministry
A suicide car bomber blew himself up at a police officers' club in a residential district of Damascus on Tuesday,…
Israel takes first step to pass contentious NGO law
February 9, 2016
Israel takes first step to pass contentious NGO law
A controversial bill that would compel NGOs receiving most of their funding from foreign governments to declare it in official…