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...
UN envoy 'positive' as Yemen peace talks enter second week
The UN's Yemen envoy on Thursday hailed the "positive atmosphere" at crucial peace talks between the country's warring sides, as negotiations in Kuwait entered...
Erdogan urges respect for election win in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday hailed a big victory for his ruling party in the country's parliamentary election and demanded the world...
Saudi policeman shot dead after Makkah raid
A Saudi police officer has been shot dead in the Makkah region, the interior ministry said on Friday, after four suspected jihadists died during...
100 Libyan MPs back unity government and demand new vote
A majority of lawmakers from Libya's internationally recognised parliament said Wednesday that they supported a UN-backed unity government but had faced intimidation before a...
Four on death row in Saudi Arabia for terrorism
Death sentences against four Saudi men convicted of terrorism have been confirmed by 13 judges, a Saudi newspaper reported, raising the possibility of a...
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...
