Middle East
Israel’s new defense chief jokes about curbing his fiery nature
May 26, 2016
Israel’s new defense chief jokes about curbing his fiery nature
In first remarks as Israel's designated defense minister, right-wing settler Avigdor Lieberman joked about his fiery reputation: "I have undergone…
PLO official denies that Abbas, Netanyahu to meet in Cairo
May 25, 2016
PLO official denies that Abbas, Netanyahu to meet in Cairo
The Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation,Yasser Abed Rabbo, has denied a report published by Israeli…
Iraq forces keep up shelling of Falluja, UN concern mounts for civilians
May 25, 2016
Iraq forces keep up shelling of Falluja, UN concern mounts for civilians
Iraqi forces shelled Islamic State targets in Falluja on Tuesday, the second day of an assault to retake the militant…
Britain investigating reports its cluster bombs used in Yemen
May 25, 2016
Britain investigating reports its cluster bombs used in Yemen
Britain is investigating reports that cluster munitions made in the country during the 1970s have been used by a Saudi-led…
‘Doctors waiting for death’ – Syrian aid workers appeal for protection
May 25, 2016
‘Doctors waiting for death’ – Syrian aid workers appeal for protection
Syrian aid workers have pleaded for the international community to do more to protect them from deadly attacks, and to…
As fighters return from Libya, Tunisia faces growing challenge
May 24, 2016
As fighters return from Libya, Tunisia faces growing challenge
After a US air strike killed a Tunisian jihadist commander in western Libya in late February, dozens of Islamic State…
Erdogan adviser warns Turkey could suspend EU agreements
May 23, 2016
Erdogan adviser warns Turkey could suspend EU agreements
Turkey could suspend all of its agreements with the European Union, including a customs union, if the bloc continues its…
Iran has no plans to freeze oil exports, official says ahead of OPEC meeting
May 23, 2016
Iran has no plans to freeze oil exports, official says ahead of OPEC meeting
Iran has no plans to freeze the level of its oil production and exports, Deputy Oil Minister Rokneddin Javadi was…
Suicide car bomb kills at least 40 army recruits in Yemen’s Aden
May 23, 2016
Suicide car bomb kills at least 40 army recruits in Yemen’s Aden
A suicide car bomb killed at least 40 army recruits and injured 60 others in the Yemeni city of Aden…
New Turkish PM backs constitution to strengthen Erdogan
May 22, 2016
New Turkish PM backs constitution to strengthen Erdogan
Turkey's incoming prime minister said on Sunday his top priority was to deliver a new constitution to create an executive…