Erdogan eyes new constitution, powerful presidency
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday it was wrong to view his desire for a new constitution and a more powerful presidency as...
Belgium police arrest 16, Paris fugitive still at large
Belgian police carried out raids throughout the tense capital, detaining 16 people, prosecutors said early Monday. Paris fugitive Salah Abdeslam was not among those...
U.S. split deepens over Putin's intentions in Syria civil war
Russia's latest military moves in Syria have sharpened divisions within the U.S. administration over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin genuinely backs a U.N.-led initiative to...
Saudi oil minister considers raising energy prices in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is looking at raising domestic energy prices, Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said on Tuesday, confirming that the kingdom could cut a lavish...
Still No Proof? Free Syrian Army Can Verify Daesh Oil Deliveries to Turkey
The Free Syrian Army (FSA) has announced it has copies of the contracts signed by Turkey on the purchase of crude oil from Daesh...
George Bush should be investigated for torture conspiracy
Former President George W. Bush and a raft of senior US officials from his administration should be investigated for conspiracy to torture and for...
Saudi Arabia says shot down missile fired from Yemen
Saudi Arabia says it has shot down a missile fired into the kingdom from nearby Yemen, which is engulfed in a civil war.
The Saudi...
Steps for women's rights and democracy in Saudi Arabia poll
Saudi Arabian women are running for election and voting for the first time on Dec. 12. Their enfranchisement marks a step towards democracy and gender...
Kuwait prevents three ISIS attacks
Kuwait foiled three planned Islamic State (ISIS) attacks on the country, including a plot to blow up a Shi'ite mosque, after launching raids that...
Jordan’s king, EU foreign policy chief review ailing economy
King Abdullah II and visiting EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini have discussed Jordan's economic challenges, meeting just days after protests against proposed tax...
