Middle East
Russia accuses US of providing cover for the ‘Islamic State’ militia
November 15, 2017
Russia accuses US of providing cover for the ‘Islamic State’ militia
The fighter jets of the US-led military coalition were trying to hinder Russian airstrikes by flying inside the bombing zone…
Turkey ‘appalled’ by US stance on IS withdrawal from Raqqa: ministry
November 15, 2017
Turkey ‘appalled’ by US stance on IS withdrawal from Raqqa: ministry
Turkey on Tuesday said it was appalled by the approach of the US Department of Defense towards an agreement between…
Oil seen as real prize of Iran’s Kurdish adventure
November 15, 2017
Oil seen as real prize of Iran’s Kurdish adventure
After helping Iraq stifle a Kurdish push for independence, Iran is now positioning itself to take control of oil exports…
Russia posts videogame image as ‘proof’ US helps IS: monitor
November 15, 2017
Russia posts videogame image as ‘proof’ US helps IS: monitor
Russia’s defence ministry on Tuesday posted images it said proved the US was aiding the Islamic State jihadist group in…
Syria market attack kills 60, shows brokers unconcerned
November 15, 2017
Syria market attack kills 60, shows brokers unconcerned
One day after a ferocious attack on a market in northern Syria killed more than 60 people, the collective silence…
Iran ends quake rescue operations, hungry survivors battle cold
November 14, 2017
Iran ends quake rescue operations, hungry survivors battle cold
Iranian officials called off rescue operations, saying there was little chance of finding more survivors from the earthquake that shook…
Hariri reassures Lebanon, says he will return in next two days: Twitter
November 14, 2017
Hariri reassures Lebanon, says he will return in next two days: Twitter
Saad al-Hariri, Lebanon’s Prime Minister who resigned from his post on November 4 from Saudi Arabia, said he is fine…
Lebanon fears Qatar-style blockade
November 14, 2017
Lebanon fears Qatar-style blockade
Lebanese politicians and bankers believe Saudi Arabia intends to do to their country what it did to Qatar – corral…
Islamic State claims suicide attack in Yemen, 6 killed
November 14, 2017
Islamic State claims suicide attack in Yemen, 6 killed
The Islamic State group affiliate in Yemen claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing early Tuesday that targeted security forces…
Syrian opposition conference to be hosted in Saudi Arabia
November 14, 2017
Syrian opposition conference to be hosted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will host what it called an “expanded” conference for the Syrian opposition this month, aiming to unify its…