U.S. court struggles over Iran bank's bid to block payout to attack victims
The Supreme Court's chief justice voiced concern on Wednesday that Congress trampled on the authority of the U.S. judiciary by passing a law dictating...
Egyptian forces kill 2 militants in clashes in Cairo
Egyptian security forces killed two suspected Islamist militants during clashes in the upscale Cairo district of Maadi on Wednesday, security sources said.
Egypt is trying...
Iran reportedly deploys troops to central Syria
Hundreds of Iranian troops are reportedly being deployed in northern and central Syria, dramatically escalating Tehran’s involvement in the civil war as they join...
Russia to propose Syrians launch 18-month reform process
Russia wants the Syrian government and opposition to agree on launching a constitutional reform process of up to 18 months, followed by early presidential...
Egypt court orders retrial for Mubarak
An Egyptian court on Wednesday ordered a final retrial in a corruption case against Ahmed Nazif, who was prime minister under ousted president Hosni...
Yemen's former president calls for talks with Saudi
Yemen's pro-rebel ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh has rejected further peace talks with the government, saying dialogue should instead take place with Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh has...
Suicide bomber strikes Yemen military convoy, kills 8
A suicide bomber killed at least eight people and wounded 17, including a senior commander, when he rammed a car laden with explosives into...
Unruly behavior won’t be tolerated during Haj
Any conduct contrary to regulations and directives in place for the pilgrimage will be dealt with firmly. Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques...
Iraq closes borders with Kuwait and Iran amid Coronavirus spread
Amid fears over the spread of Coronavirus, Iraq has shut its Safwan border crossing with Kuwait to travelers and trade at Kuwait's request, the...
Heavy fighting breaks out in Yemen's Taiz city, ICRC says situation "dire"
At least 20 Houthi militia fighters were killed in heavy clashes in Yemen's third-largest city Taiz on Thursday, a day after they pounded it...
