Middle East
Century-old declaration hardens Israeli-Palestinian rift
November 1, 2017
Century-old declaration hardens Israeli-Palestinian rift
Israelis celebrate it. Palestinians despise it. The Balfour Declaration, Britain’s promise to Zionists to create a Jewish home in what…
Syrian opposition rejects Russia-sponsored congress
November 1, 2017
Syrian opposition rejects Russia-sponsored congress
The Syrian opposition to President Bashar al-Assad rejected a Russian-sponsored congress of Syrian groups scheduled for Nov. 18 in Sochi…
Detained journalists informed Myanmar of filming plans, Turkish broadcaster says
November 1, 2017
Detained journalists informed Myanmar of filming plans, Turkish broadcaster says
Turkey’s state broadcaster said a team of journalists filming a documentary in Myanmar had told the government of their plans…
Islamic state claims responsibility for blast in Afghan capital Kabul
October 31, 2017
Islamic state claims responsibility for blast in Afghan capital Kabul
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an explosion in Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday which killed multiple people, the Sunni…
Syria activists say 7 children killed in government shelling
October 31, 2017
Syria activists say 7 children killed in government shelling
At least seven Syrian children were killed in government shelling of a rebel-held area outside Damascus on Tuesday, most as…
Russia invites Kurds to Syrian people’s congress: Kurdish official
October 31, 2017
Russia invites Kurds to Syrian people’s congress: Kurdish official
Russia has invited the Kurdish-led authorities in northern Syria to its proposed congress of Syria’s rival parties, a senior Kurdish…
Blast hits Afghan capital Kabul, numerous casualties
October 31, 2017
Blast hits Afghan capital Kabul, numerous casualties
A large explosion hit the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, in an area housing foreign embassies and government departments, causing…
Man seized over Benghazi attack is Syrian linked to suspected ringleader: Libyan officials
October 31, 2017
Man seized over Benghazi attack is Syrian linked to suspected ringleader: Libyan officials
A man seized by US forces in Libya accused of involvement in an attack that killed the US Ambassador in…
Iran Guard: Supreme leader limiting ballistic missile range
October 31, 2017
Iran Guard: Supreme leader limiting ballistic missile range
Iran’s supreme leader has restricted the range of ballistic missiles manufactured in the country to 2,000 kilometers, the head of…
Kurdish official denies Iraqi forces control Turkey crossing
October 31, 2017
Kurdish official denies Iraqi forces control Turkey crossing
An Iraqi Kurdish official is denying reports that Iraqi federal forces have taken control of a key border crossing between…