World Bank: wars and cheap oil hurting Middle East growth
The World Bank said on Thursday that 2015 economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa likely came to just 2.6 percent, falling...
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.
Carter...
Saudi ready to take part in any U.S.-led ground operations in Syria
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it was ready to participate in any ground operations in Syria if the U.S.-led alliance decides to start such...
ISIS fighter numbers fall in Iraq and Syria, but up in Libya
New intelligence assessments show that the number of ISIS group fighters has dropped in Iraq and Syria but is rising in Libya, a senior...
Syrian FSA commander says northern Aleppo countryside 'totally encircled'
The commander of a U.S.-supported Syrian rebel group said on Friday the northern countryside of Aleppo province was completely encircled by Syrian government forces...
Saudi: Iranian pilgrims welcome despite diplomatic tensions
Iranian pilgrims are still welcome to visit Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia despite increased tensions between the two countries, Riyadh's foreign minister said...
Egypt sees World Bank funds arriving soon, looks for Saudi aid
Egypt expects to receive a $1 billion World Bank loan approved in December once outstanding paperwork is finalised and is negotiating to secure more...
Tunisia lifts curfew imposed after unemployment unrest
Tunisia on Thursday lifted the curfew imposed last month in response to sometimes violent demonstrations against unemployment in the country.
The country's Interior Ministry said...
Fears for Libya's growing jihadist haven
Public beheadings and roving jihadist gangs are terrifying residents in the Islamic State (ISIS) group's Libyan stronghold of Sirte, in an ominous sign of...
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...
