Middle East
‘They will trample on me’: hajj crush survivor
September 26, 2015
‘They will trample on me’: hajj crush survivor
Injured survivors of a hajj stampede that killed 769 people have recounted their struggle to survive, trapped among a surging…
Kerry says sees chance for Syria progress as meets Iran’s Zarif
September 26, 2015
Kerry says sees chance for Syria progress as meets Iran’s Zarif
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he saw an opportunity to make headway this week toward resolving the Syrian…
Islamic State suspect, Saudi soldier killed in shoot-out in desert north
September 26, 2015
Islamic State suspect, Saudi soldier killed in shoot-out in desert north
One Saudi soldier and one suspected Islamic State militant were killed in a gun battle in northern Saudi Arabia between…
UPDATE: Haj death toll rises to 769, Iran denounces ‘crime’
September 26, 2015
UPDATE: Haj death toll rises to 769, Iran denounces ‘crime’
The death toll in a crush at the annual haj pilgrimage outside Mecca rose to 769, Saudi Arabia said on…
Saudi border officers killed in attack from Yemen: Saudi ministry
September 26, 2015
Saudi border officers killed in attack from Yemen: Saudi ministry
A district commander and a sergeant in Saudi Arabia's border guard have been killed in an attack launched from across…
US-trained Syrian rebels gave equipment to Al-Qaeda
September 26, 2015
US-trained Syrian rebels gave equipment to Al-Qaeda
The Pentagon on Friday said a group of US-trained Syrian rebels had handed over ammunition and equipment to Al-Qaeda's affiliate…
Iran’s Rouhani: US ties better but ‘still a long road to travel’
September 26, 2015
Iran’s Rouhani: US ties better but ‘still a long road to travel’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that ties with the United States had improved, although there was "still a…
Hezbollah welcomes Russian buildup in Syria, says US has failed
September 26, 2015
Hezbollah welcomes Russian buildup in Syria, says US has failed
Lebanese Shi'ite group Hezbollah on Friday welcomed Russia's military buildup in Syria in support of common ally President Bashar al-Assad,…
Israel approves use of live ammo against stone-throwers
September 25, 2015
Israel approves use of live ammo against stone-throwers
Israel’s Security Cabinet on Thursday night unanimously approved a series of tough new measures – including new rules of engagement…
UN warns refugee flow to Europe is ‘tip of the iceberg’
September 25, 2015
UN warns refugee flow to Europe is ‘tip of the iceberg’
The current flow of up to 8,000 migrants each day into Europe may only be the tip of the iceberg…