Pro-Brexit Boris Johnson says nothing will change in short term
Ex-London mayor Boris Johnson, a leading campaigner for Britain to leave the EU and the bookmakers' favourite to replace David Cameron as Prime Minister,...
Saudi Arabia plans on privatising airports to provide more services
Saudi Arabia plans to allocate its airports and related services starting from next year until 2020. The plan aims to improve the level of...
Egypt TV host released on bail after being held for defaming police
An Egyptian TV talk show host was released on bail on Monday after being detained for allegedly defaming the police, judicial sources said.
A Cairo...
Syrian rebel splits deepen after failed 'merger' with al Qaeda arm
The leader of al Qaeda's Syrian wing tried unsuccessfully at a recent meeting to convince rival Islamist factions to merge into one unit, several...
Russia and Turkey likely to sign S-400 missile deal next year -Ifax
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is likely to sign a contract for delivery of an additional batch of its S-400 missile systems to Turkey next...
Saudi Hajj disaster death toll shows over 1,250 killed
An Associated Press count shows that at least 1,254 pilgrims were killed in a crush and stampede during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The...
Syria's besieged Daraya to get first aid since 2012
Aid agencies are to deliver relief supplies to the besieged Syrian rebel-held town of Daraya on Thursday, the first since 2012, the International Committee...
Military solution ‘impossible’ in parts of Mideast: U.S CIA Chief
A military solution is “impossible” in parts of the Middle East, U.S. CIA chief John Brennan said, arguing that it was hard to picture...
New rebel evacuations from Syria’s south
More rebel fighters with their families boarded buses to leave southern Syria on Saturday under deals with the regime, a war monitor said, after...
Iran says ready to put rivalries aside with Saudi Arabia
Iran and Saudi Arabia must overcome strained relations and work for stability in Syria and the Middle East, Iran's foreign minister said on Friday,...
