Syrian presidency seeks end to terrorism before initiatives
The Syrian presidency said on Tuesday political initiatives could not work in Syria before terrorism had been wiped out, sticking by its long-held position...
Iraq to reopen borders for trade, bring back sports and dining
CAIRO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Iraq is reopening its land border crossings, restaurants, hotels, and bringing back sporting events without spectators, the prime minister...
Top China paper says U.S., Russia playing Cold War game in Syria
China's top newspaper on Tuesday accused both the United States and Russia of replaying their Cold War rivalry by engaging in military action in...
Explosion rocks Sanaa mosque during Eid prayers
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up at a mosque run by Yemen's Houthi group in the capital Sanaa on Thursday, the first day of...
Afghan negotiators wait in Kabul as start of peace talks faces delays – sources
KABUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Afghan negotiators have pushed back a planned trip to Doha for long-awaited peace talks with the Taliban as logistical...
Tunisian legislator rips Israeli flag to protest formal ties
A Tunisian legislator has ripped up an Israeli flag during a parliament session to push his demands for a law criminalizing relations with Israel.
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King Salman, world leaders discuss key issues
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman had a series of meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in...
Egypt in second day of 'election without voters'
As the first round of Egypt's parliamentary elections came to a close on Monday night, turnout appeared weak for the second consecutive day, highlighting...
Egypt court orders suspension of Uber, Careem licences
An Egyptian court ordered on Tuesday the suspension of licences for ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem after taxi drivers filed a lawsuit seeking to...
Iran stands ground on nuclear inspections as France warns of red line
Iran will not cooperate more fully with atomic inspectors until a standoff over its nuclear deal is resolved, its U.N. envoy said, as one...
