Middle East
The Tunisian town where ISIS makes militants
July 5, 2015
The Tunisian town where ISIS makes militants
Western intelligence agencies believe Tunisians head the league table of foreign fighters swelling ISIS ranks, and Tunisian authorities identify the…
Car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad at end of Ramadan fast
July 5, 2015
Car bombs kill 11 in Baghdad at end of Ramadan fast
Two car bombs killed 11 people in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday, police and medical sources said, striking as…
Saudi says wanted militant killed in exchange of fire
July 4, 2015
Saudi says wanted militant killed in exchange of fire
Saudi Arabia's interior ministry said on Saturday a wanted militant, a supporter of Islamic State, had been killed in an…
Tunisia declares state of emergency after hotel attack – state media
July 4, 2015
Tunisia declares state of emergency after hotel attack – state media
Tunisia President Beji Caid Essebsi declared a state of emergency on Saturday following an Islamic militant gun attack on a…
Yemen’s Houthis say Ramadan humanitarian pause under discussion
July 4, 2015
Yemen’s Houthis say Ramadan humanitarian pause under discussion
Yemen's dominant Houthi movement said on Saturday a pause in fighting to last until the end of the Muslim holy…
TV station: Syrian army and Hezbollah launch major assault on border city
July 4, 2015
TV station: Syrian army and Hezbollah launch major assault on border city
The Syrian army and its allied militia have launched a major assault on the rebel-held Syrian city of Zabadani, the…
After Tunisia attack, sun-seekers switch to Spain, Bulgaria and Greece
July 3, 2015
After Tunisia attack, sun-seekers switch to Spain, Bulgaria and Greece
Fearing for their safety in Tunisia after a gunman killed dozens of tourists, sun-seeking Europeans are switching to destinations such…
Iran nuclear talks in endgame, negotiators push on sticking points
July 3, 2015
Iran nuclear talks in endgame, negotiators push on sticking points
A year and half of nuclear talks between Iran and major powers were creeping towards the finish line on Friday…
Security: Palestinians arrest 100 Hamas members in W.Bank
July 3, 2015
Security: Palestinians arrest 100 Hamas members in W.Bank
Palestinian forces have arrested around 100 Hamas members in the West Bank, a security official said Friday, raising tension between…
Saudi-led planes attack Yemen capital, six reported killed
July 3, 2015
Saudi-led planes attack Yemen capital, six reported killed
Warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition bombed targets in the Yemeni capital on Friday, residents said, and sources in the country's…