Middle East
Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition
January 25, 2016
Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition
Syrian peace talks meant to begin this week were stalled on Monday partly over the question of who would represent…
Libya’s recognized parliament rejects UN-backed unity government
January 25, 2016
Libya’s recognized parliament rejects UN-backed unity government
Libya's internationally recognized parliament voted on Monday to reject a unity government proposed under a UN-backed plan to resolve the…
EU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Turkey’s Kurdish southeast
January 25, 2016
EU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Turkey’s Kurdish southeast
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini on Monday called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Turkey's Kurdish-dominated region where the Turkish…
Tunisian police protest over pay in new test for government
January 25, 2016
Tunisian police protest over pay in new test for government
Several thousand Tunisian police marched to the presidential palace on Monday to demand more pay in the latest challenge to…
Sanctions lifted, Iran’s Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business
January 25, 2016
Sanctions lifted, Iran’s Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business
President Hassan Rouhani brings the case to Europe this week for Iran as a potential investment bonanza, after the lifting…
Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs
January 25, 2016
Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he hoped for "clarity" within 24 to 48 hours on Syrian peace talks…
Gunmen kill police colonel, four others in Yemen’s Aden
January 24, 2016
Gunmen kill police colonel, four others in Yemen’s Aden
Unidentified gunmen have killed a police officer and four others in Yemen's Aden in a wave of attacks targeting security…
Netanyahu seeks to return Israeli army-evicted settlers to West Bank houses
January 24, 2016
Netanyahu seeks to return Israeli army-evicted settlers to West Bank houses
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would allow Jewish settlers evicted by the Israeli army from two houses…
Fires put out at major Libyan oil terminal
January 24, 2016
Fires put out at major Libyan oil terminal
Firefighters have put out fires started by an attack by Islamic State militants at the major Libyan oil terminal of…
Syria army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia: state TV
January 24, 2016
Syria army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia: state TV
Syrian regime forces on Sunday overran the last major rebel-held town in the coastal Latakia province, a stronghold of President…