Iraqi government 'fully recaptured' Ramadi from ISIS
Iraqi security forces and the U.S.-led coalition say the government has regained full control of Ramadi after pushing Islamic State (ISIS) group fighters out...
Tunisia says suicide bomber carried out bus attack claimed by Islamic State
Tunisian authorities said on Wednesday a suicide bomber wearing a vest packed with plastic explosive blew up a presidential guard bus a day earlier,...
Kerry says Russia and U.S. can work together on Syria
Russia and the United States can work together to make progress in ending the war in Syria, U.S.
Secretary of State John Kerry told Vladimir...
Egypt’s chief prosecutor wants close monitoring of the media
Egypt's chief prosecutor on Wednesday reminded his staff to closely monitor the media and start legal action against any outlet that disrupts security...
Arab League labels Hezbollah terrorist organisation
The Arab League labelled Shi'ite Muslim Hezbollah a terrorist organisation on Friday, Egyptian state media said, as tensions rise between Sunni and Shi'ite powers...
Turkish rights activist arrested over 2016 coup attempt
Ankara, Nov 1, 2017 (AFP) - A Turkish court on Wednesday placed prominent businessman and civil society activist Osman Kavala under arrest on suspicion...
Palestinian leaders stay the course as crises mount
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — In three decades of failed peace efforts, the Palestinians have never faced a more hostile U.S. administration, a more...
China offers support for Yemen government at Saudi Arabia visit
China has signalled its support for Yemen's government, which is fighting an Iran-allied militia, on the first day of a visit to Saudi Arabia...
Lebanese army finds 4 tons of ammonium nitrate in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military discovered more than 4 tons of ammonium nitrate near Beirut's port on Thursday, a find that's a chilling...
Congress questions sale of US residence in Israel to Adelson
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has informally confirmed to Congress that Republican super-donor Sheldon Adelson is the buyer of the U.S. ambassador’s official...
