Middle East
Israel intercepts missile fired at its air force in Syria
March 17, 2017
Israel intercepts missile fired at its air force in Syria
The Israeli military said it shot down one of numerous anti-aircraft missiles launched on Friday at its air force which…
Beyond Libya: Russia’s strategy in the Middle East
March 16, 2017
Beyond Libya: Russia’s strategy in the Middle East
The denial came promptly. No, Russia has not stationed special forces on the Egyptian-Libyan border. "There are no special forces…
Netanyahu vows new settlement ahead of meeting with US envoy
March 16, 2017
Netanyahu vows new settlement ahead of meeting with US envoy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to keep his promise to build Israel's first new West Bank settlement in…
Emirates, Etihad boarding as usual after second Trump travel ban blocked
March 16, 2017
Emirates, Etihad boarding as usual after second Trump travel ban blocked
Passengers from six mainly Muslim countries who would have been barred from the United States under President Donald Trump's latest…
Syria peace talks in Astana close with no sign of rebels
March 16, 2017
Syria peace talks in Astana close with no sign of rebels
Syrian peace talks in Kazakhstan closed on Wednesday without any substantive negotiations taking place, after rebels boycotted the meeting that…
In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely
March 16, 2017
In photos: Canine shelter takes on Tehran’s stray dog problem humanely
On a cold winter morning in the Iranian capital recently, a homeless dog lay basking in the sun's rays for…
China, Saudi Arabia eye US$65 billion in deals as king visits
March 16, 2017
China, Saudi Arabia eye US$65 billion in deals as king visits
Saudi Arabia's King Salman oversaw the signing of deals worth potentially US$65 billion as he began a visit to Beijing…
Syria’s unaccompanied children biggest victims of war: UNICEF
March 15, 2017
Syria’s unaccompanied children biggest victims of war: UNICEF
Children have suffered the most in Syria's six-year war, and among them the most vulnerable are those separated from their…
Second bomb attack hits Damascus: state media
March 15, 2017
Second bomb attack hits Damascus: state media
A second bomb attack hit the Syrian capital of Damascus on Wednesday in an area to the west of an…
Syrian rebels to attend extended talks in Astana: Kazakh official
March 15, 2017
Syrian rebels to attend extended talks in Astana: Kazakh official
Kazakhstan says peace talks in the capital, Astana, over ending the fighting in Syria have been extended and will be…