Middle East
Turkish, US air strikes kill more than 50 Islamic State militants in Syria
November 1, 2015
Turkish, US air strikes kill more than 50 Islamic State militants in Syria
Air strikes by Turkish and US aircraft in Syria on Saturday killed more than 50 Islamic State militants and wounded…
Divided Turkey holds snap election as security, economic fears weigh
November 1, 2015
Divided Turkey holds snap election as security, economic fears weigh
Turks began voting on Sunday amid worsening security and economic worries in a snap parliamentary election that could profoundly impact…
When shelters become vibrant works of art: UNHCR
October 31, 2015
When shelters become vibrant works of art: UNHCR
Ever since she was in kindergarten in the Syrian city of Homs, Ibtihaj has dreamed of becoming an artist.
New US-backed Syrian rebel alliance declares offensive against Islamic State
October 31, 2015
New US-backed Syrian rebel alliance declares offensive against Islamic State
A US-backed Syrian rebel alliance on Saturday announced a fresh offensive against Islamic State in the northeast province of Hasaka,…
Palestinian wielding knife shot dead: Israeli police
October 31, 2015
Palestinian wielding knife shot dead: Israeli police
Israeli security forces shot and killed a Palestinian who ran at them with a knife in the occupied West Bank…
US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks
October 31, 2015
US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks
The United States disclosed plans on Friday to station its first ground troops in Syria for the war against Islamic…
Saudi says Assad, Iran-backed foreign forces must quit Syria
October 31, 2015
Saudi says Assad, Iran-backed foreign forces must quit Syria
Russia and Iran must agree to a date and means for Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to quit the country, and…
Russia risks Syrian quagmire: US official Blinken
October 31, 2015
Russia risks Syrian quagmire: US official Blinken
Moscow's intervention in the Syrian conflict will have the unintended consequences of drawing Russia into a quagmire and alienating Sunni…
Iran backs six-month Syria ‘transition’ at Vienna peace talks
October 30, 2015
Iran backs six-month Syria ‘transition’ at Vienna peace talks
Iran signaled on Friday it backed a six-month transition period in Syria followed by elections to decide Bashar al-Assad's fate,…
EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal
October 30, 2015
EU mulls Libya sanctions over stalled UN peace deal
Rival Libyan political leaders could face European asset freeze and travel sanctions if they are deemed to be deliberately blocking…