Qatar launches probe after rains exposed poor construction
Qatar has launched an investigation after heavy rains exposed poor construction in a country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a deluge...
Turkish tanks enter Syria in push against ISIS and Kurdish militia
At least nine more Turkish tanks entered northern Syria on Thursday as part of an operation aimed at driving Islamic State (ISIS) out of...
Saudi, U.S., Russia, Turkey explore political solution on Syria
Saudi Arabia, The United States, Russia, and Turkey met on Friday to explore a political solution to the Syrian civil war despite the basic...
ISIS claims five Russian troops killed near Palmyra, Syria
The Islamic State group has claimed the killing of five Russian troops in fighting near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
"The soldiers of the...
Erdogan cuts short US trip, to skip Muhammad Ali's funeral
Turkey's President has cut short his trip to the US and will not attend the funeral of boxer Muhammad Ali, his office said Friday,...
Iran and U.S. to meet before Vienna Syria talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry will meet his Iranian counterpart in Vienna on Thursday ahead of a fresh round of talks on ending...
Syrian rebel group investigates beheading of child
A Syrian rebel group which has received U.S. military backing said it is investigating the beheading of a young child in Aleppo after video...
At least 140 killed in Ethiopia protests over state land plan
At least 140 people have been killed in Ethiopia over the past two months in a crackdown on anti-government protests sparked by plans to...
Saudi tightens rules for scholarships to study abroad
The Saudi Arabian government has decided on new eligibility requirements on its multi-billion dollar scholarship programme for young Saudis who study for university degrees...
Putin-Erdogan summit in Russia cancelled
A bilateral summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan planned for Dec. 15 in St. Petersburg will not now...
