Under pressure, some young Iranians persevere, but many want to flee
Some young Iranians are determined to modernise their country and rescue it from economic collapse. But facing relentless US pressure and increasing hardship, many...
Jordan: officer kills 2 Americans, commits suicide
A military officer has killed himself after killing two Americans and wounding others Monday in a training camp in Jordan, a source from the...
Yemen president returns to Aden from exile in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's president returned from exile to southern city Aden Tuesday as his troops and allies in a Saudi-led coalition press one of their most...
Lavrov: Russia can't mend ties with U.S. while it backs sanctions
Russia wants to mend ties with the United States but cannot do so while Barack Obama's administration backs economic sanctions against Moscow for its...
Nigeria yet to decide on joining Saudi-led anti-ISIS alliance
Nigeria has yet to decide whether to join a Saudi-led alliance to fight the militant group Islamic State, a spokesman for President Muhammadu Buhari...
24 Libyan municipalities sign up to unity deal
The leaders of 24 Libyan municipalities on Monday signed the U.N.-sponsored agreement on the formation of a national unity government, in a move welcomed...
Worshippers killed as bomb hits Yemen mosque in Houthi-dominated region
A bomb exploded on Friday during midday prayers at a mosque frequented by Houthi supporters in Yemen's northwestern Mahwit region, killing several worshippers and...
Syrian opposition says cannot attend talks if third party joins
A Syrian opposition council formed in Riyadh last month said on Wednesday it will not attend peace negotiations if a third party joins the...
Saudi Prince Turki says offer of troops reflects unease over Syria
A prominent Saudi prince said Sunday that the kingdom's offer to send troops to Syria to fight extremist groups reflects growing unease over the...
Revenge and despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks
Economic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist...
