Middle East
Turkey calls for unconditional US support against Kurdish YPG
February 21, 2016
Turkey calls for unconditional US support against Kurdish YPG
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Saturday called on the United States to give unconditional support in the fight against…
At least 14 dead in clashes between army and Islamists in Libya’s Benghazi
February 21, 2016
At least 14 dead in clashes between army and Islamists in Libya’s Benghazi
Heavy clashes in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi have left at least 14 people dead and 32 wounded, medical…
Russia fails in UN bid to rein in Turkey over Syria
February 20, 2016
Russia fails in UN bid to rein in Turkey over Syria
Western powers have rejected a Russian bid at the United Nations to halt Turkey's military actions in Syria, as France…
Al-Qaeda militants seize southern Yemen town: residents
February 20, 2016
Al-Qaeda militants seize southern Yemen town: residents
Dozens of Al-Qaeda militants took control of the southern Yemeni town of Ahwar on Saturday, residents said, consolidating the group's…
US aircraft hit militants in Libya, more than 40 reported dead
February 19, 2016
US aircraft hit militants in Libya, more than 40 reported dead
US warplanes carried out air strikes early on Friday morning in the western Libyan city of Sabratha, where Islamic State…
US and Russia hold talks on Syria ceasefire ahead of UN meeting
February 19, 2016
US and Russia hold talks on Syria ceasefire ahead of UN meeting
US and Russian military officials have held talks in Geneva ahead of a wider meeting on Friday aimed at trying…
Palestinian shot dead after stabbing Israeli policemen in Jerusalem
February 19, 2016
Palestinian shot dead after stabbing Israeli policemen in Jerusalem
Israeli security forces shot dead a Palestinian man on Friday after he stabbed two police officers outside Jerusalem's walled Old…
In Jordan district packed with Syrians, anger festers
February 19, 2016
In Jordan district packed with Syrians, anger festers
In a Jordanian border district packed with Syrian war refugees, anger is festering: many complain the mass influx has pushed…
Turkey blames Kurdish militants for Ankara attack
February 18, 2016
Turkey blames Kurdish militants for Ankara attack
Turkey on Thursday blamed Kurdish militants for a car bombing targeting a military convoy in Ankara that left 28 people…
Syrian army says it captured strategic town in coastal area
February 18, 2016
Syrian army says it captured strategic town in coastal area
The Syrian army backed by heavy Russian aerial bombing said on Thursday it had captured the town of Kansaba in…