Middle East
Grandson of Iran’s Khomeini excluded from elections: family
January 26, 2016
Grandson of Iran’s Khomeini excluded from elections: family
The grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic on Iran, has been excluded from contesting elections next…
Bombs kill 22 at army checkpoint in Syria’s Homs: state TV
January 26, 2016
Bombs kill 22 at army checkpoint in Syria’s Homs: state TV
At least 22 people were killed in a double suicide bomb attack at an army checkpoint in the central Syrian…
UN seeks Syrian peace talks this week, opposition threatens boycott
January 26, 2016
UN seeks Syrian peace talks this week, opposition threatens boycott
The United Nations said on Monday it would issue invitations for marathon Syrian peace talks to begin this week, but…
Syria regime forces capture key southern rebel town: monitor
January 26, 2016
Syria regime forces capture key southern rebel town: monitor
Syrian pro-government forces captured a strategic southern rebel town close to the Jordanian border after weeks of fighting, a monitor…
Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition
January 25, 2016
Syria peace talks stalled over who represents opposition
Syrian peace talks meant to begin this week were stalled on Monday partly over the question of who would represent…
Libya’s recognized parliament rejects UN-backed unity government
January 25, 2016
Libya’s recognized parliament rejects UN-backed unity government
Libya's internationally recognized parliament voted on Monday to reject a unity government proposed under a UN-backed plan to resolve the…
EU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Turkey’s Kurdish southeast
January 25, 2016
EU calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Turkey’s Kurdish southeast
EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini on Monday called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Turkey's Kurdish-dominated region where the Turkish…
Tunisian police protest over pay in new test for government
January 25, 2016
Tunisian police protest over pay in new test for government
Several thousand Tunisian police marched to the presidential palace on Monday to demand more pay in the latest challenge to…
Sanctions lifted, Iran’s Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business
January 25, 2016
Sanctions lifted, Iran’s Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business
President Hassan Rouhani brings the case to Europe this week for Iran as a potential investment bonanza, after the lifting…
Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs
January 25, 2016
Kerry hopes for clarity on Syria talks within 24 to 48 hrs
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he hoped for "clarity" within 24 to 48 hours on Syrian peace talks…