Middle East
Kerry says Russian support for Assad risks confrontation
September 23, 2015
Kerry says Russian support for Assad risks confrontation
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday Russia's military support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could raise the…
Israeli Al-Aqsa breaches: Abbas warns of new Intifada
September 23, 2015
Israeli Al-Aqsa breaches: Abbas warns of new Intifada
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned Tuesday of a potential outbreak of a third Intifada following continued Israeli violations and attacks against the…
Yemeni president returns to Aden after 6-month exile
September 23, 2015
Yemeni president returns to Aden after 6-month exile
Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi landed in Yemen's Aden on Tuesday, airport sources said, returning to the southern port city…
Palestinians warn of extremist plan to demolish Al-Aqsa
September 23, 2015
Palestinians warn of extremist plan to demolish Al-Aqsa
Palestinian activists warn that extremist Jewish groups in Israel — which they say enjoy the tacit support of Benjamin Netanyahu's…
Palestinian cabinet lauds Egypt’s role for facilitating Gaza pilgrims’ trip
September 23, 2015
Palestinian cabinet lauds Egypt’s role for facilitating Gaza pilgrims’ trip
The Palestinian cabinet hailed facilities Egypt has provided for Gaza pilgrims to leave for the holy lands to perform the…
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
September 22, 2015
Russia deploys 28 fighter jets to Syria: US officials
Russia has deployed 28 combat planes in Syria, US officials said Monday, confirming the latest move in Moscow's increasing military…
Conditions in S. Sudan worse since peace deal: UN
September 22, 2015
Conditions in S. Sudan worse since peace deal: UN
The situation in war-torn South Sudan has worsened since a seminal peace deal was inked between the warring sides three…
Settlers storm W. Bank holy site, clash with Palestinians
September 22, 2015
Settlers storm W. Bank holy site, clash with Palestinians
Hundreds of Jewish settlers forced their way into a Muslim shrine in the West Bank city of Nablus in the…
Insight: Resilient insurgent group Ahrar al-Sham to play bigger role in Syria
September 22, 2015
Insight: Resilient insurgent group Ahrar al-Sham to play bigger role in Syria
When an explosion killed almost all of its leaders in a single blow last year, many thought it was the…
Saudi-led coalition strikes kill at least 30 in north Yemen
September 21, 2015
Saudi-led coalition strikes kill at least 30 in north Yemen
At least 30 people were killed in air strikes by a Saudi-led alliance on a Houthi-held security compound in northern…