Middle East
Lebanon’s Aoun says ties with Saudi Arabia on the mend after visit
January 11, 2017
Lebanon’s Aoun says ties with Saudi Arabia on the mend after visit
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said his country's ties with Saudi Arabia were recovering, after tensions linked to the regional rivalry…
Iraqi forces push further into northeast Mosul, military says
January 11, 2017
Iraqi forces push further into northeast Mosul, military says
Iraqi forces made new advances against Islamic State in east Mosul and fought the militants in areas near the Tigris…
Turkey begins debate on new Erdogan powers
January 10, 2017
Turkey begins debate on new Erdogan powers
Turkey's parliament on Monday began debating a controversial new draft constitution aimed at expanding the powers of the presidency under…
US says Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessels
January 9, 2017
US says Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessels
A US Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at four Iranian fast-attack vessels, after they closed in at a high…
Assad says ready to discuss everything, vows to take back all Syria
January 9, 2017
Assad says ready to discuss everything, vows to take back all Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his government is ready to negotiate on "everything" in proposed peace talks in Kazakhstan, but…
At least four dead in Palestinian truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem: police
January 8, 2017
At least four dead in Palestinian truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem: police
A Palestinian rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers on a popular promenade in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing…
Car bomb in eastern Baghdad kills 12, wounds dozens: police and medics
January 8, 2017
Car bomb in eastern Baghdad kills 12, wounds dozens: police and medics
A car bomb blast killed at least 12 people and wounded 50 others at a vegetable market in eastern Baghdad…
Saudi prince readies strategy if clerics oppose reforms: report
January 8, 2017
Saudi prince readies strategy if clerics oppose reforms: report
The young prince leading Saudi Arabia's drive for economic reform has laid out a three-pronged strategy to avoid a backlash…
Iraq war veteran accused of killing five at Florida airport
January 7, 2017
Iraq war veteran accused of killing five at Florida airport
An Iraq war veteran took a gun out of his checked luggage and opened fire in a crowded baggage claim…
Israel’s Netanyahu thanks US House for vote to rebuke UN
January 6, 2017
Israel’s Netanyahu thanks US House for vote to rebuke UN
Israel's prime minister has thanked the U.S. House of Representatives for approving a bipartisan measure that rebukes the United Nations…