Middle East
UN says Syria ignored most of its requests to deliver aid
January 28, 2016
UN says Syria ignored most of its requests to deliver aid
The Syrian government in 2015 ignored most United Nations requests to deliver humanitarian aid to some of the 4.6 million…
Mass grave in Iraq’s Ramadi holds at least 40 Islamic State victims: officials
January 28, 2016
Mass grave in Iraq’s Ramadi holds at least 40 Islamic State victims: officials
Iraqi authorities have uncovered a mass grave in Ramadi containing at least 40 bodies, including women and children, apparently killed…
Moscow warns of IS plans to abduct Russians in Turkey
January 27, 2016
Moscow warns of IS plans to abduct Russians in Turkey
Russia's federal tourism agency on Wednesday issued a warning that Islamic State jihadists were planning to abduct Russian citizens in…
Hamas militants ‘missing’ after Gaza tunnel collapse
January 27, 2016
Hamas militants ‘missing’ after Gaza tunnel collapse
Eight members of the militant group Hamas were missing Wednesday after the collapse of a tunnel in the Gaza Strip…
Israel PM says UN’s Ban ‘encouraging terror’
January 27, 2016
Israel PM says UN’s Ban ‘encouraging terror’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday accused the UN chief of "encouraging terror" after Ban Ki-moon spoke of Palestinian frustration…
UN chief Ban slams Israeli settlements as ‘provocative acts’
January 27, 2016
UN chief Ban slams Israeli settlements as ‘provocative acts’
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday slammed Israel's settlement activities as "provocative acts" that raise questions about the nation's commitment…
Rouhani heads to France as Iran rebuilds relations with Europe
January 27, 2016
Rouhani heads to France as Iran rebuilds relations with Europe
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wraps up his visit to Italy Wednesday before heading to France on the second leg of…
UN invites warring parties to Syria talks this week
January 27, 2016
UN invites warring parties to Syria talks this week
The United Nations invited Syria's government and opposition to peace talks in Geneva on Friday, but Saudi-backed opponents of President…
Rouhani pitches Iran as safest country in Middle East
January 26, 2016
Rouhani pitches Iran as safest country in Middle East
President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday described Iran as the safest and most stable country in the Middle East as he…
New Libya unity government to be proposed within 10 days
January 26, 2016
New Libya unity government to be proposed within 10 days
A revamped Libyan unity government will be proposed within 10 days, an official said Tuesday, after the internationally recognized parliament…