Middle East

Iraqi forces push Islamic State further back in Mosul: military

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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