After Paris attacks, U.S. Republicans defy Obama on Syrian refugees
Republican lawmakers defied President Barack Obama on Wednesday and set out plans following last week's Paris attacks to tighten screening of Syrian refugees in...
Syrian opposition meets in Saudi, awaiting UN reply
A major Syrian opposition grouping was still awaiting clarifications from the United Nations Thursday as it met for a third day on participation in...
Russia shoots down “unidentified drone” near air base in Syria – RIA
Russia's military said on Monday it had shot down an unidentified drone that came close to its Syrian air base at Hmeimim, RIA news...
IS attacks back in Iraq
Over fears that IS is staging a comeback, the extremist group killed at least 10 Iraqi militiamen in a coordinated assault overnight near the...
Houthis only ones who can end war: Al-Jubeir
Minister of Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir asserted that Houthi rebels and their allies in Yemen are the only ones who can bring an end...
Russia says Syrian rebels killed civilians in eastern Ghouta
The Russian military said on Thursday that Syrian rebels killed four civilians in the eastern Ghouta rebel-held enclave during a protest, news agencies reported,...
France’s Macron, Greek PM to discuss Turkey at ‘MED7’ summit
PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss the European Union's strained relationship with Turkey this week with Greek Prime Minister...
Iran holds Obama ‘accountable’ for application of treaties
Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that US President Barack Obama was 'responsible' for making sure that Washington respects a final agreement over Iran's nuclear...
US warplanes destroy 283 fuel trucks in Syria
US warplanes have destroyed 283 fuel tankers that were being used to transport oil to help fund the Islamic State group in eastern Syria,...
Afghan vice president unharmed in attack in Kabul – spokesman
KABUL, Sept 9 (Reuters) - A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted first Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning, his spokesman said, but...
