Beirut blast hammers grain import capacity but supplies still flow, WFP says
BEIRUT, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Beirut port's capacity to handle wheat and other bulk cereal imports has collapsed to about a fifth or less...
ISIS threatens to destroy Saudi Arabian prisons
ISIS threatened to destroy Saudi Arabian prisons holding jihadists after Riyadh's execution of 47 people including 43 convicted al Qaeda militants.
The militant group, which has...
Brother of ISIS preacher denies being member at Bahrain trial
The brother of a prominent ISIS preacher on Tuesday denied he was a member of the militant group at a trial in Bahrain of 24...
Lebanon currency in free-fall amid political impasse
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's currency continued its downward spiral Wednesday, reaching a new low before the dollar and raising such alarm that it prompted...
Afghan official says Taliban attack kills 15 security forces
An Afghan official says at least 15 security forces have been killed in an attack by Taliban fighters in western Farah province.
Fared Bakhtawar, head...
Over 3,000 Syrians flee to Turkey in three days
More than 3,000 Turkmens and Arabs fleeing advances by pro-government Syrian forces in the north of Latakia province have crossed into Turkey over the...
Turkey urges citizens to leave Iraq, excluding Iraqi Kurdistan
Turkey on Wednesday called on its citizens to leave all areas of Iraq, excluding Iraqi Kurdistan, due to increased security risks, the foreign ministry...
Western Syria under heavy Russian bomb shelling
A wave of Russian air strikes in western Syria on Wednesday was being accompanied by a ground assault on at least four insurgent positions,...
Russia airstrikes kill 21 civilians in Aleppo, Syria
At least 21 civilians, including three children, were killed Thursday in Russian strikes on rebel-held districts of Syria's Aleppo city, a monitor said.
The Britain-based...
Saudi Arabia: Low oil price threatens future supply crisis
Leading crude oil exporter Saudi Arabia warned on Monday of a supply crisis after massive energy investments were cancelled because of the sharp decline...
