Middle East
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen: state news
December 27, 2015
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile from Yemen: state news
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Scud ballistic missile fired from Yemen on Saturday, according to a statement on the…
Hezbollah pays heavy price as it tries to save Assad regime
December 27, 2015
Hezbollah pays heavy price as it tries to save Assad regime
As the Syrian civil war gets ready to enter its sixth year, Hezbollah has paid a heavy price for supporting…
UN sets January 25 as target date to begin Syria talks
December 27, 2015
UN sets January 25 as target date to begin Syria talks
The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said Saturday he aims to bring together the country's warring factions on January…
Scores dead in rebel assault in northern Syria: monitor
December 26, 2015
Scores dead in rebel assault in northern Syria: monitor
Fierce clashes in northern Syria between regime loyalists and rebels including Al-Qaeda fighters have left more than 70 dead, a…
Iraqi forces in fierce battles with IS in Ramadi
December 26, 2015
Iraqi forces in fierce battles with IS in Ramadi
Iraqi forces on Saturday clashed with diehard jihadists from the Islamic State group defending the former government complex in the…
Israel law renews hot debate on army service for ultra-Orthodox
December 26, 2015
Israel law renews hot debate on army service for ultra-Orthodox
When a rabbi showed up at a synagogue in Israeli military uniform, David Croise and others there were not impressed. He…
Jerusalem knife attacker shot dead: Israeli police
December 26, 2015
Jerusalem knife attacker shot dead: Israeli police
A man tried to stab an Israeli police officer on Saturday near Jerusalem's Old City and was killed, a police…
Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections
December 26, 2015
Record 12,000 candidates for Iran elections
More than 12,000 candidates have signed up for Iranian parliamentary elections due to be held in February, the most since…
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strike in Damascus suburb
December 26, 2015
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strike in Damascus suburb
A top Syrian rebel leader and head of the most powerful insurgent group in the eastern suburbs of Damascus was…
Iraqi forces consolidate position in Ramadi ahead of final push against Islamic State
December 25, 2015
Iraqi forces consolidate position in Ramadi ahead of final push against Islamic State
Iraqi troops who have fought their way deep into the Islamic State stronghold of Ramadi were consolidating their positions on…