Middle East
Syrian army to enter Islamic State-held Palmyra ‘very soon’: source
March 1, 2017
Syrian army to enter Islamic State-held Palmyra ‘very soon’: source
Russian-backed Syrian government forces will enter the Islamic State-held city of Palmyra "very soon", a Syrian military source said on…
Palestinians will work with Trump for 2-state solution: Abbas
March 1, 2017
Palestinians will work with Trump for 2-state solution: Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed his commitment to a two-state solution and emphasized his willingness to work with US President…
Pakistani hosts 10-nation regional economic summit
March 1, 2017
Pakistani hosts 10-nation regional economic summit
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif opened a key economic summit Wednesday aimed at improving regional trade ties and calling for…
Russia and China veto new UN sanctions on Syria
March 1, 2017
Russia and China veto new UN sanctions on Syria
Russia and China vetoed new UN sanctions on Syria Tuesday and the US ambassador accused both countries of refusing to…
Iraqi army controls main roads out of Mosul, trapping Islamic State
March 1, 2017
Iraqi army controls main roads out of Mosul, trapping Islamic State
US-backed Iraqi army units on Wednesday took control of the last major road out of western Mosul that had been…
8,000 flee western Mosul, estimated 250,000 civilians could leave area: United Nations
February 28, 2017
8,000 flee western Mosul, estimated 250,000 civilians could leave area: United Nations
Since Iraqi government forces launched the push to take the western half of Mosul from the Islamic State group last…
Tunisia beach attack victims let down by ‘cowardly’ security forces: UK inquiry
February 28, 2017
Tunisia beach attack victims let down by ‘cowardly’ security forces: UK inquiry
The 30 British victims of a shooting at a hotel in Tunisia were unlawful killed, a UK inquiry found on…
Criminal probe launched over Israel’s ‘Dolphin’ submarine deal
February 28, 2017
Criminal probe launched over Israel’s ‘Dolphin’ submarine deal
An investigation has begun into allegations of corruption by Prime Minister Netanyahu's lawyer over a submarine deal. Israel's State Attorney…
Mosul caught in ‘strange and terrifying’ battle as IS foreign soldiers fight to the end
February 28, 2017
Mosul caught in ‘strange and terrifying’ battle as IS foreign soldiers fight to the end
The families cowered in basements, huddling in the dark as war raged overhead between Iraqi forces and Islamic State militants…
UN to vote Tuesday on Syria sanctions despite Russia veto pledge
February 28, 2017
UN to vote Tuesday on Syria sanctions despite Russia veto pledge
The UN Security Council is set to vote on Tuesday on a bid by Western powers to ban the supply…