Middle East
Israel cooperation puts Palestinian forces in a tough spot
February 26, 2016
Israel cooperation puts Palestinian forces in a tough spot
It was nearly 2 a.m. when Amjoud Sallaj heard a loud explosion outside his home.
All eyes on Syria as ceasefire deadline looms
February 26, 2016
All eyes on Syria as ceasefire deadline looms
US President Barack Obama has warned Moscow and Damascus the "world will be watching" their commitment to a looming ceasefire,…
Iranians vote in contest likely to shape post-sanctions era
February 26, 2016
Iranians vote in contest likely to shape post-sanctions era
Iranians voted in two crucial elections on Friday, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging a big turnout in order…
Saudi jets to arrive in Turkey to strike IS: Ankara
February 25, 2016
Saudi jets to arrive in Turkey to strike IS: Ankara
Saudi jets are due to arrive at a Turkish base this week take part in the air campaign against Islamic…
European Parliament calls for Saudi arms embargo
February 25, 2016
European Parliament calls for Saudi arms embargo
The European Parliament called on the European Union to impose an arms embargo against Saudi Arabia on Thursday, saying Britain,…
Islamic State bomb supply chain includes firms in 20 countries including India: report
February 25, 2016
Islamic State bomb supply chain includes firms in 20 countries including India: report
Companies from 20 countries are involved in the supply chain of components that end up in Islamic State explosives, a…
Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefire
February 25, 2016
Syrian opposition supports idea of two-week ceasefire
Syria's opposition indicated on Wednesday it was ready for a two-week truce in Syria, saying it was a chance to…
French special forces waging ‘secret war’ in Libya: report
February 24, 2016
French special forces waging ‘secret war’ in Libya: report
French special forces and intelligence commandos are engaged in covert operations against Islamic State militants in Libya in conjunction with…
Bahrain Sunni opposition leader gets one-year jail term
February 24, 2016
Bahrain Sunni opposition leader gets one-year jail term
A Bahrain court jailed a Sunni opposition leader for one year for incitement against the regime on Wednesday but dropped…
IS briefly takes center of Libyan city, beheads 12
February 24, 2016
IS briefly takes center of Libyan city, beheads 12
Islamic State affiliates in Libya briefly took over the security headquarters in the western city of Sabratha, killing and beheading…