Middle East
Obama, Iraq’s Abadi to discuss Islamic State fight in White House meeting
April 14, 2015
Obama, Iraq’s Abadi to discuss Islamic State fight in White House meeting
Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi and President Barack Obama will discuss the fight against Islamic State on Tuesday at a…
Iran calls for new Yemeni government, increasing tension with Saudis
April 13, 2015
Iran calls for new Yemeni government, increasing tension with Saudis
Iran on Monday urged the formation of a new Yemeni government and offered to assist in a political transition, comments…
Spain urges more cooperation with South to tackle attacks, migration
April 13, 2015
Spain urges more cooperation with South to tackle attacks, migration
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called on Monday for stepped-up cooperation between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to…
Sudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups
April 13, 2015
Sudan votes in elections boycotted by opposition groups
Sudanese began voting on Monday in an election boycotted by the main opposition parties which looks set to extend President…
Islamic State militants claim attacks on embassies in Libya
April 13, 2015
Islamic State militants claim attacks on embassies in Libya
A bomb exploded at the gate of the Moroccan embassy in the Libyan capital early on Monday, causing some damage…
Aid groups say world must push for end to Gaza blockade
April 13, 2015
Aid groups say world must push for end to Gaza blockade
Reconstruction of thousands of homes and businesses destroyed in last summer's Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has barely begun and living…
Clashes with Taliban take growing toll on Afghan civilians in 2015
April 12, 2015
Clashes with Taliban take growing toll on Afghan civilians in 2015
Ground clashes between Afghan government forces and the Taliban claimed 8 percent more civilian casualties in the first three months…
Monitor says Syrian army bombs Aleppo school, military denies
April 12, 2015
Monitor says Syrian army bombs Aleppo school, military denies
A group monitoring the Syrian war said at least nine people including five children were killed in a Syrian army…
Husband allegedly kills wife after refusing to give inheritance
April 12, 2015
Husband allegedly kills wife after refusing to give inheritance
Media presenter Rola Kharsa displayed in her program on LTC channel a case of alleged murder and torture of a…
Obama optimistic about Iran nuclear deal despite Khamenei’s comments
April 12, 2015
Obama optimistic about Iran nuclear deal despite Khamenei’s comments
US President Barack Obama expressed optimism on Saturday that major world powers and Iran could finalize a deal to curb…