Middle East
Sirte battle risks widening Libya political splits
July 11, 2016
Sirte battle risks widening Libya political splits
When Western officials cajoled Libya's warring factions to support a unity government this year, they said it was a chance…
Islamic State lost quarter of its Iraq, Syria territory in 18 months: IHS
July 11, 2016
Islamic State lost quarter of its Iraq, Syria territory in 18 months: IHS
Islamic State lost an area the size of Ireland — a quarter of its territory — to hostile forces in…
US to help Iraq build base for push on Mosul: Carter
July 11, 2016
US to help Iraq build base for push on Mosul: Carter
U.S. forces will help Iraq set up a logistics hub in a recaptured airfield to use for a push on…
US House panel approves Benghazi report after two-year probe
July 10, 2016
US House panel approves Benghazi report after two-year probe
The US House of Representatives' special Benghazi committee approved its report on Friday on the attack in Libya that killed…
Family of killed US journalist Marie Colvin sues Syria: New York Times
July 10, 2016
Family of killed US journalist Marie Colvin sues Syria: New York Times
The family of American journalist Marie Colvin who died in Syria in 2012 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in…
Former UK deputy PM Prescott says now believes Iraq invasion illegal
July 10, 2016
Former UK deputy PM Prescott says now believes Iraq invasion illegal
Britain broke international law when it invaded Iraq in 2003, its deputy prime minister at the time, John Prescott, said…
At least 35 killed in attack on Shi’ite mausoleum north of Baghdad
July 9, 2016
At least 35 killed in attack on Shi’ite mausoleum north of Baghdad
Islamic State claimed a triple suicide attack on Thursday evening near a Shi'ite mausoleum north of Baghdad, which killed at…
Iran, criticizing Merkel, says to press on with missile program
July 9, 2016
Iran, criticizing Merkel, says to press on with missile program
Iran will press on with its missile program "with full force" based on national security needs, a foreign ministry spokesman…
Almost 50 killed in Syria on ceasefire’s last day: monitor
July 9, 2016
Almost 50 killed in Syria on ceasefire’s last day: monitor
Air strikes killed 23 people at a holiday spot in Syria's Idlib province while at least 25 died when rebels…
Libya oil guards back NOC state oil company, preparing to reopen fields
July 8, 2016
Libya oil guards back NOC state oil company, preparing to reopen fields
Libya's oil guard brigades, which control Ras Lanuf and Es Sider, two major export terminals closed since 2014, are working…