Middle East

Iran seizes thousands of cars for women’s veil offences

Iran seizes thousands of cars for women’s veil offences

Iran has impounded tens of thousands of cars since March because women inside the vehicles had not properly covered their…
Kerry seeks ‘real progress’ on Syria at Moscow talks

Kerry seeks ‘real progress’ on Syria at Moscow talks

US Secretary of State John Kerry said he wanted to use a visit to Moscow on Tuesday to make "real…
US to ask Middle East partners to do more against ISIS

US to ask Middle East partners to do more against ISIS

US President Barack Obama has said he is sending Defense Secretary Ash Carter to the Middle East to work with…
Israel prefers ‘devil we know’ in Syria: analysts

Israel prefers ‘devil we know’ in Syria: analysts

Israel would rather see Syria’s Assad regime stay in power as "the devil we know" than deal with the specter…
Saudi Arabia announces 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism

Saudi Arabia announces 34-state Islamic military alliance against terrorism

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the formation of a 34-state Islamic military coalition to combat terrorism, according to a joint…
Motorist rams Jerusalem pedestrians, shot dead: Israeli police

Motorist rams Jerusalem pedestrians, shot dead: Israeli police

A motorist rammed into a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, injuring at least nine people before he was shot…
New airstrikes hit Damascus suburb day after 45 were killed

New airstrikes hit Damascus suburb day after 45 were killed

Syrian government helicopter gunships on Monday struck a suburb of the capital, Damascus, a day after airstrikes in the area…
Negotiations fail between Egypt, China over electric train

Negotiations fail between Egypt, China over electric train

Negotiations between Egypt and China over an electric train to run between the cities of Al-Salam and Belbeis have failed…
Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza: Spokesman

Israel strikes Hamas targets in Gaza: Spokesman

Israeli warplanes struck Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip late Sunday night in response to rockets fired from the blockaded…
Powers back unity government in Libya to deter Islamic State

Powers back unity government in Libya to deter Islamic State

Global powers on Sunday backed the formation of a national unity government in Libya, pledging economic and security support to…
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