Middle East
Death toll in Saudi stampede climbs to 1,453, making it deadliest event to strike hajj
October 9, 2015
Death toll in Saudi stampede climbs to 1,453, making it deadliest event to strike hajj
A new tally shows last month’s crush and stampede at the Saudi hajj was the deadliest event to ever strike…
Israeli troops kill three Palestinians in protest at Gaza fence: medics
October 9, 2015
Israeli troops kill three Palestinians in protest at Gaza fence: medics
Israeli troops fired across the border into Gaza on Friday, killing three Palestinians and wounding 14 others who were throwing…
Obama to overhaul US approach to support Syria rebels: Carter
October 9, 2015
Obama to overhaul US approach to support Syria rebels: Carter
US President Barack Obama will overhaul Washington's approach to supporting Syrian rebel forces following this year's deeply troubled launch of…
Tunisia Nobel winner calls prize a ‘message’ for region
October 9, 2015
Tunisia Nobel winner calls prize a ‘message’ for region
Members of the Tunisian negotiating team that won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping the country overcome a political crisis…
Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet wins Nobel Peace Prize
October 9, 2015
Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet wins Nobel Peace Prize
Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its contribution to building democracy after the Jasmine…
Four Arabs stabbed in southern Israel, Jewish suspect held
October 9, 2015
Four Arabs stabbed in southern Israel, Jewish suspect held
Four Arabs were stabbed in a town in southern Israel on Friday and a Jewish suspect was arrested, police said.…
Iranian general killed in Syria: report
October 9, 2015
Iranian general killed in Syria: report
An Iranian military adviser with the rank of general has been killed in Aleppo, Syria, the Lebanon-based al-Mayadeen television station reported…
UN proposes unity government for Libya’s warring factions, Tripoli balks
October 9, 2015
UN proposes unity government for Libya’s warring factions, Tripoli balks
The United Nations proposed a national unity government to Libya's warring factions on Thursday to end their conflict, but the…
France launches new air strike in Syria against IS: defence minister
October 9, 2015
France launches new air strike in Syria against IS: defence minister
France launched a new air strike overnight in Syria against an Islamic State training camp and further strikes will follow,…
Syria extends major offensive to retake territory in west
October 8, 2015
Syria extends major offensive to retake territory in west
Syrian troops and allied militia backed by Russian air strikes and cruise missiles fired from warships attacked rebel forces on…