Middle East
Iran deal reached, Obama hails step towards ‘more hopeful world’
July 15, 2015
Iran deal reached, Obama hails step towards ‘more hopeful world’
Iran and six major world powers reached a nuclear deal on Tuesday, capping more than a decade of negotiations with…
In Arab world, worries that deal will boost Iran’s power
July 15, 2015
In Arab world, worries that deal will boost Iran’s power
The nuclear deal with Iran was met with a profound wariness in the Arab world, where concerns are widespread that…
Statement: WHO delivers urgent health supplies to Aden
July 14, 2015
Statement: WHO delivers urgent health supplies to Aden
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it had delivered life-saving medical supplies to the southern city of Aden…
Iran, big powers clinch landmark nuclear deal
July 14, 2015
Iran, big powers clinch landmark nuclear deal
Iran and six major world powers reached a nuclear deal on Tuesday, capping more than a decade of on-off negotiations…
Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia sign declaration on scientific research
July 14, 2015
Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia sign declaration on scientific research
A joint declaration between Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia, was signed in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, on Monday to strengthen the…
13 dead in Syria regime raids on IS-held town
July 13, 2015
13 dead in Syria regime raids on IS-held town
At least 13 people, among them a child, were killed in Syrian government raids on the Islamic State group-held town…
Erdogan, predecessor exchange criticism
July 13, 2015
Erdogan, predecessor exchange criticism
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his predecessor Abdullah Gül exchanged criticism during an iftar Saturday bringing their disagreement public,…
VIDEO: Crews work to save Babylon
July 13, 2015
VIDEO: Crews work to save Babylon
CNN's Ben Wedeman meets the team trying to preserve what's left of the ancient city of Babylon for future generations.
Saudi king shuffles government again
July 13, 2015
Saudi king shuffles government again
Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Monday named a new housing minister and replaced the head of the royal court in…
Turkish PM warns against using Erdogan to sabotage coalition talks
July 13, 2015
Turkish PM warns against using Erdogan to sabotage coalition talks
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu warned opposition parties not to question the role of President Tayyip Erdogan during coalition talks…