Middle East
Turkey arrests dozens more in sweep against Islamic State, Kurdish militants
July 27, 2015
Turkey arrests dozens more in sweep against Islamic State, Kurdish militants
Turkish police detained dozens more suspected Islamic State and Kurdish militants in early morning raids on Monday, local media said,…
With nuclear deal done, Iran sets out to reassure wary Gulf Arabs
July 27, 2015
With nuclear deal done, Iran sets out to reassure wary Gulf Arabs
Iran's foreign minister called on Sunday for a united front among Middle Eastern nations to fight militancy, in his first…
Palestinians, Israeli police clash at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa
July 27, 2015
Palestinians, Israeli police clash at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa
Masked rock-throwing Palestinians and Israeli police using stun grenades clashed on Sunday at al-Aqsa mosque plaza, on the annual Jewish…
Iran says foreign holdings $29bn, not $100bn plus
July 26, 2015
Iran says foreign holdings $29bn, not $100bn plus
Iran has assets of $29 billion in overseas banks that could be unlocked under a nuclear deal -- far less…
Bahrain detains pair accused of smuggling arms from Iran
July 26, 2015
Bahrain detains pair accused of smuggling arms from Iran
Bahrain said it detained two men accused of trying to smuggle weapons from Iran, with which the small Gulf kingdom…
Israel allows 570 trucks into Gaza Strip
July 26, 2015
Israel allows 570 trucks into Gaza Strip
Israeli occupation forces decided Sunday to allow 570 trucks loaded with goods and aid supplies to enter the Gaza Strip via Karm…
Israel police enter Islam holy place
July 26, 2015
Israel police enter Islam holy place
Israeli police fought their way into Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque Sunday to root out Palestinian protesters suspected of stockpiling fireworks…
Residents: Warplanes attack targets near Yemen capital
July 26, 2015
Residents: Warplanes attack targets near Yemen capital
Warplanes carried out raids near the Yemeni capital Sanaa late on Saturday and shortly after dawn on Sunday, residents reported. The…
Army: Two Turkish soldiers killed, four injured in southeast blast
July 26, 2015
Army: Two Turkish soldiers killed, four injured in southeast blast
Two Turkish soldiers were killed and four were injured by a car bomb and homemade explosives near the southeastern city…
Syrian TV: Syria’s Assad’s announces amnesty for army deserters
July 25, 2015
Syrian TV: Syria’s Assad’s announces amnesty for army deserters
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree announcing a general amnesty for military deserters who violated the country's compulsory military…