Idlib ceasefire deal
Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar stated on Thursday that Turkish and Russian officials have largely agreed details of a ceasefire deal in Syria's Idlib...
Syria opposition cancels Tuesday meeting with UN envoy
Syria's main opposition group said Tuesday that it will not attend a planned afternoon meeting with the UN special envoy, adding further doubts about...
U.S. defense chief welcomes Saudi offer on troops in Syria
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomed on Thursday a Saudi offer to participate in any ground operations in Syria launched by the U.S.-led coalition.
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ISIS Claims responsibility for Saudi shootings in Saihat
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — A previously unheard of Islamic State group branch with links to Bahrain has purportedly claimed responsibility for a deadly...
10 Yemeni ex-Guantanamo inmates arrive in Oman: ministry
Ten former inmates at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay arrived in Oman Thursday for a "temporary stay" as Washington vies to close...
Iran airs televised confession of wrestler after Trump tweet
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran, which has a history of broadcasting suspected forced confessions, aired a statement by a wrestler who faces...
Obama says "deeply concerned" about rise in Syria violence
U.S. President Barack Obama said during a visit to Germany on Sunday that he was "deeply concerned" about a surge in violence in Syria,...
Saudi Arabia sees robust oil fundamentals as rival output falls
Long-term oil market fundamentals remain robust but prolonged low prices could threaten security of supply and pave the way for a price spike, Saudi...
Turkey-Cyprus dispute holding up EU’s Belarus sanctions, diplomats say
BRUSSELS, Sept 10 (Reuters) - European Union sanctions on Belarus are being delayed by a separate dispute between Cyprus and Turkey over energy resources...
Israeli forces raid top Palestinian university
The Israeli army raided a top Palestinian university in the occupied West Bank overnight, seizing computer equipment and causing damage, the university said Monday.
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