Middle East
Rebels say they have attacked Syrian army base in south
June 9, 2015
Rebels say they have attacked Syrian army base in south
Syrian insurgent groups attacked a major Syrian army base in the south of the country on Tuesday, rebels said, seeking…
Kurds hope for Turkey peace boost from HDP surge
June 9, 2015
Kurds hope for Turkey peace boost from HDP surge
Turkey's Kurds are hoping the electoral success of the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP) will advance their standing in parliament…
EU urges Saudis to stop lashing blogger
June 8, 2015
EU urges Saudis to stop lashing blogger
The EU on Monday renewed calls on Saudi Arabia to stop lashing blogger Raif Badawi after the country's top court…
PM: Syria to hike pay of frontline soldiers with bonus
June 8, 2015
PM: Syria to hike pay of frontline soldiers with bonus
Syria's prime minister said on Monday the government would give a monthly bonus of 10,000 Syrian pounds (US$37) to soldiers…
Digging graves – a penalty for dancing in Saudi Arabia
June 8, 2015
Digging graves – a penalty for dancing in Saudi Arabia
According to the ruling issued by the Jeddah Criminal Court in Saudi Arabia, two convicted girls must visit 10 patients…
UN: Interim deal to help show any military side of Iran nuclear past
June 8, 2015
UN: Interim deal to help show any military side of Iran nuclear past
Any possible military dimensions of Iran's nuclear program can be clarified if the details of a preliminary deal sealed in…
The Islamic State: A year of death and destruction
June 8, 2015
The Islamic State: A year of death and destruction
The Islamic State jihadist group launched a sweeping offensive a year ago that overran large chunks of Iraqi territory, led…
Kurdish party thwarts Erdogan’s ambitions with Turkish election advance
June 8, 2015
Kurdish party thwarts Erdogan’s ambitions with Turkish election advance
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's hopes of assuming greater powers suffered a major setback on Sunday when the ruling AK Party…
Syrian army regains ground against Islamic State in Hasaka city
June 8, 2015
Syrian army regains ground against Islamic State in Hasaka city
The Syrian army said on Sunday it had repulsed a major offensive by Islamic State militants in the northeastern city…
Medic: 45 dead in Saudi-led raids on Yemen capital
June 7, 2015
Medic: 45 dead in Saudi-led raids on Yemen capital
Twenty civilians were among at least 45 people killed in Saudi-led air strikes on the rebel-held armed forces headquarters in…