Middle East
Observatory: Islamic State kills dozens in Syrian army-held area
May 13, 2015
Observatory: Islamic State kills dozens in Syrian army-held area
Islamic State fighters killed dozens in an attack on Syrian army-held areas in Homs province overnight, an organization monitoring the…
Yemen quiet as humanitarian truce takes hold
May 13, 2015
Yemen quiet as humanitarian truce takes hold
Yemen fell quiet on Wednesday for the first time since a Saudi-led coalition launched air strikes against Iran-backed rebels on…
UN reports rape and killings in attacks on South Sudan towns
May 12, 2015
UN reports rape and killings in attacks on South Sudan towns
At least 28 towns and villages have been attacked in South Sudan's oil-producing Unity State during almost two weeks of…
Air strikes hit Yemen capital, UN envoy arrives hours before truce
May 12, 2015
Air strikes hit Yemen capital, UN envoy arrives hours before truce
Saudi-led air strikes pounded the rebel-held Yemeni capital Sanaa on Tuesday and the new United Nations envoy to the country…
Fitness vacations favor fun, adventure over weight loss
May 12, 2015
Fitness vacations favor fun, adventure over weight loss
Fitness vacations have ventured far from the fat farm. Today’s fit-focused travelers want to pair exercise with escapades and fitness with…
UPDATE: Israeli general sees common interests with Hamas
May 12, 2015
UPDATE: Israeli general sees common interests with Hamas
Israel and Hamas share common interests, and the Palestinian Islamists must stay in power in the Gaza Strip to prevent…
Turkish deputy PM questions govt record on justice ahead of election
May 12, 2015
Turkish deputy PM questions govt record on justice ahead of election
A top figure in Turkey's AK Party said trust in the judiciary had been eroded during the group's time in…
Iran’s isolated banks may have slow, painful return to global system
May 12, 2015
Iran’s isolated banks may have slow, painful return to global system
Iran may be about to restore banking links with the rest of the world after years of separation, but the…
Study: Five million Syrians at high risk of explosive weapons
May 12, 2015
Study: Five million Syrians at high risk of explosive weapons
About 5.1 million Syrians are living in areas at high risk from explosive weapons, some of which fail to detonate…
Turkish cargo ship comes under attack off Libya, 1 dead
May 11, 2015
Turkish cargo ship comes under attack off Libya, 1 dead
The Turkish cargo ship that came under attack off the Libyan coast Sunday, which left an officer dead, will arrive in Turkey Tuesday, the ship’s…