UN Human Rights Council to meet after Gaza killings
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold a special session on Friday to discuss "the deteriorating human rights situation" in the Palestinian Territories,...
Egypt frees Ethiopians after talks on controversial dam
Egypt allowed 32 Ethiopian prisoners to fly home Monday, sources said, after apparent progress in talks between the leaders of the two countries over...
Cameron to press Saudi Arabia over Briton facing 350 lashes
British Prime Minister David Cameron will intervene in the case of an elderly Briton facing 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia after being caught with...
Kerry says Syria peace talks may be delayed by a day or 2
Next week's planned start of Syria peace talks may be delayed by "a day or two" for logistical reasons, but the process will begin...
Jordan withdraws tax bill after angry protests
Jordan's new prime minister on Thursday announced a controversial IMF-backed income tax bill will be withdrawn, after it sparked a week of angry protests...
UN Syria talks resume after virus cases forced suspension
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Syria says talks between government, opposition and civil society delegations will resume Thursday after a three-day pause...
Syrian opposition and rebels not invited to Vienna talks with Saudi
Neither Syria's main political opposition body nor representatives of the armed opposition have been invited to international talks on the country's war, an opposition...
Lebanese woman detained for insulting Egyptians in viral video
An Egyptian prosecutor ordered the detention of a Lebanese woman who posted a video on her Facebook page describing an incident of sexual harassment...
Syria shoots down ‘Israeli rockets’ aimed at Tiyas airport
CAIRO (Reuters) - Syria's air defense on Wednesday shot down most of a series of Israeli rockets launched in the direction of Tiyas airport...
Iraqi forces consolidate position in Ramadi ahead of final push against IS
Iraqi troops who have fought their way deep into the Islamic State stronghold of Ramadi were consolidating their positions on Friday ahead of a...
