Middle East

Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens

Wadi al-Hitan’s wide-open spaces — through a super-wide lens

Some places take much of their beauty from their secluded location, far from the bustle and noise of city life.…
Key Islamic State leader killed in apparent US strike in Syria

Key Islamic State leader killed in apparent US strike in Syria

Islamic State said on Tuesday one of its most prominent and longest-serving leaders was killed in what appeared to be…
Saudi Arabia says Houthis will not be allowed to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia says Houthis will not be allowed to take over Yemen

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Wednesday the Iranian-allied Houthi movement would not be allowed to take over Yemen, as…
Russia questions report blaming Syrian government for gas attacks

Russia questions report blaming Syrian government for gas attacks

Russia questioned on Tuesday a report by the United Nations and a global chemical weapons watchdog that blamed Syrian government…
Fire hits 28-floor Abu Dhabi tower under construction

Fire hits 28-floor Abu Dhabi tower under construction

Fire swept through a 28-storey skyscraper under construction in central Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the latest in a series of…
Yemen council head hails peace push, wants Saudis to ‘feel pain’

Yemen council head hails peace push, wants Saudis to ‘feel pain’

The head of a Houthi-backed ruling council pledged readiness on Monday to resume negotiations on ending Yemen's war but reserved…
US to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House

US to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House

The Obama administration will meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees this fiscal year a month ahead of schedule…
Italy rescues 6,500 migrants from Mediterranean

Italy rescues 6,500 migrants from Mediterranean

Some 6,500 migrants were saved off the Libyan coast in 40 separate rescue missions on Monday, the Italian coast guard…
Iran deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site: TV

Iran deploys Russian-made S-300 missiles at its Fordow nuclear site: TV

Iran has deployed the Russian-supplied S-300 surface-to-air missile defence system around its Fordow underground uranium enrichment facility, Iranian state media…
High toll for Libyan troops battling Islamic State in Sirte

High toll for Libyan troops battling Islamic State in Sirte

At least 34 Libyan fighters were killed and more than 180 wounded on Sunday as they closed in on the…
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