Middle East
Syria’s Assad says ready to hold presidential election with people’s blessing
October 25, 2015
Syria’s Assad says ready to hold presidential election with people’s blessing
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told Russian lawmakers in Damascus on Sunday that he was ready to take part in presidential…
Kerry in Saudi talks on Syria war
October 25, 2015
Kerry in Saudi talks on Syria war
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday travelled to Saudi Arabia for talks with King Salman expected to focus…
Thousands of Israelis rally for peace talks with Palestinians
October 25, 2015
Thousands of Israelis rally for peace talks with Palestinians
Thousands of Israelis rallied Saturday for fresh Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the killing…
Israel, Jordan agree deal for Al-Aqsa Mosque
October 25, 2015
Israel, Jordan agree deal for Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jordan and Israel have agreed to install 24-hour surveillance in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in a bid to reduce recent…
Checkpoints stir Palestinian anger in east Jerusalem
October 24, 2015
Checkpoints stir Palestinian anger in east Jerusalem
Until recently it took Abu Amr four minutes to drive his son to school.
Crowds mass in Iraq’s Karbala for mourning ritual
October 24, 2015
Crowds mass in Iraq’s Karbala for mourning ritual
Huge crowds of black-clad Shi'ite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday, crying and beating their chests to…
Russia says wants Syria elections, ready to help Free Syrian Army
October 24, 2015
Russia says wants Syria elections, ready to help Free Syrian Army
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday the Kremlin wanted Syria to prepare for parliamentary and presidential elections and…
Several Yemeni fishermen killed in Saudi-led strikes: witnesses
October 24, 2015
Several Yemeni fishermen killed in Saudi-led strikes: witnesses
At least 40 people were killed, including several fishermen, when Saudi-led coalition strikes hit two Yemeni islands on the Red…
Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role
October 24, 2015
Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday he expects new talks on Syria to begin as soon as…
Deadly rocket attack on Libyans protesting UN-proposed peace deal
October 24, 2015
Deadly rocket attack on Libyans protesting UN-proposed peace deal
At least nine people were killed and dozens more injured in Libya's second city Benghazi on Friday when mortar shells…