Middle East
A year later, US struggles to stop IS onslaught
June 13, 2015
A year later, US struggles to stop IS onslaught
A year after Islamic State jihadists overran much of Iraq, the United States and its allies are struggling to turn…
US troops at Taqaddum to help Iraqis plan fight for Ramadi
June 13, 2015
US troops at Taqaddum to help Iraqis plan fight for Ramadi
President Barack Obama has said American forces being sent to a new operations center in the heart of the war…
Fars: Iran says concerned over cyber-security of nuclear talks
June 12, 2015
Fars: Iran says concerned over cyber-security of nuclear talks
Iran expressed concern on Friday over cyber-security of nuclear talks with six world powers after reported cyber-attacks on venues linked…
Nine killed in clashes between Islamic State and other militants in eastern Libya
June 12, 2015
Nine killed in clashes between Islamic State and other militants in eastern Libya
At least nine fighters were killed in clashes on Friday between Islamic State and another Islamist force in the eastern…
Israel discovers ancient Byzantine church
June 12, 2015
Israel discovers ancient Byzantine church
Israeli Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday the discovery of a Byzantine church dating back 1,500 years, and was frequented by Christian…
Aid groups call for permanent ceasefire in Yemen
June 12, 2015
Aid groups call for permanent ceasefire in Yemen
A coalition of 13 aid organisations has called for a permanent ceasefire in Yemen ahead of UN-sponsored talks Sunday on…
Israel closes probe into killing of four boys on Gaza beach
June 12, 2015
Israel closes probe into killing of four boys on Gaza beach
Israel's killing of four Palestinian boys in an air strike on a Gaza beach during the 2014 war was a…
25 facts about Mauritius new female president
June 11, 2015
25 facts about Mauritius new female president
Chemistry professor Amina Gharib Faqih has become the first Muslim woman, last Thursday, to hold the president office in Mauritius…
Crunch time coming for Saudi campaign as options narrow in Yemen
June 11, 2015
Crunch time coming for Saudi campaign as options narrow in Yemen
After 11 weeks of air strikes that have failed to change the balance of power in Yemen, Saudi Arabia is…
Monitor group: Nusra Front fighters kill 20 Druze in Syrian village
June 11, 2015
Monitor group: Nusra Front fighters kill 20 Druze in Syrian village
Members of the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front Sunni militant group have killed 20 Druze villagers in northwestern Syria, a group…