Middle East
Iraqi forces push Islamic State further back in Mosul: military
January 18, 2017
Iraqi forces push Islamic State further back in Mosul: military
Iraqi special forces pushed deeper into Islamic State-held districts in eastern Mosul and army units fought the insurgents inside a…
U.S. carries out strikes near Syria’s al-Bab after Turkish criticism
January 18, 2017
U.S. carries out strikes near Syria’s al-Bab after Turkish criticism
The U.S. military said on Tuesday it carried out air strikes in Syria against Islamic State targets of interest to…
Turkish president critcizes delays in fight against Islamic State
January 17, 2017
Turkish president critcizes delays in fight against Islamic State
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday criticized delays in the U.S.-led coalition's offensive against the Islamic State group in…
Mounting frustration in Damascus amid widespread water cuts
January 17, 2017
Mounting frustration in Damascus amid widespread water cuts
Omar Tarshan had never visited any of Syria's famous public baths until three weeks ago, when a water shortage in…
Turkey says New Year’s nightclub attacker captured in Istanbul
January 17, 2017
Turkey says New Year’s nightclub attacker captured in Istanbul
Turkish police say they have captured the gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day…
Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
January 17, 2017
Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday he was positive about the way the incoming U.S. administration wanted to…
Saudi to launch US$30-50 bln renewable energy program soon: minister
January 16, 2017
Saudi to launch US$30-50 bln renewable energy program soon: minister
Saudi Arabia will launch in coming weeks a renewable energy program that is expected to involve investment of between US$30…
Britain has ‘reservations’ about Paris Middle East peace talks
January 16, 2017
Britain has ‘reservations’ about Paris Middle East peace talks
Britain said on Sunday it had reservations about the outcome of a Middle East peace conference in Paris, saying it…
Turkey takes key step to expanding Erdogan powers
January 16, 2017
Turkey takes key step to expanding Erdogan powers
Turkey was a key step closer on Monday to dramatically expanding the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after parliament…
Syrian rebels to attend Kazakhstan talks: rebel officials
January 16, 2017
Syrian rebels to attend Kazakhstan talks: rebel officials
Syrian rebel groups have decided to attend peace talks backed by Russia and Turkey in Kazakhstan to press for implementation…