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...
Kerry urges "all of our efforts" for Syria cessation of hostilities at GCC
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry called on Thursday for all efforts to be applied to maintain the cessation of hostilities in Syria and...
Egypt battles landmines 75 years after El Alamein
El Alamein, Egypt, Oct 28, 2017 (AFP) - Fighting in the pivotal WWII battle of El Alamein may have stopped 75 years ago but...
Rouhani says Iran ‘ready’ to talk to Arab neighbours
President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said Iran is ready to discuss regional security issues with its Gulf Arab neighbours as long as foreign powers...
U.S. to deploy special forces to Syria in 'advisory' role
The Obama administration is expected to announce on Friday a decision to deploy a small number of special operations forces in an advisory role...
Saudi Prince Sultan unveils plans to welcome tourists
Saudi Arabia will begin issuing select tourist visas soon to welcome tens of thousands of foreigners a year, part of a sweeping national reform...
Israel warns over Iran’s presence in Syria after air strikes
Israel issued stark warnings on Sunday over Iran's presence in neighbouring Syria after a confrontation threatened to open a new and unpredictable period...
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...
Britain mourns murdered MP Jo Cox
Britain mourned MP Jo Cox on Friday after a man wielding a gun and knife killed the 41-year-old in an attack that has thrown a...
Afghan Taliban urge religious scholars to boycott peace conference
The Taliban urged Islamic scholars on Saturday not to take part in a conference due to take place in Indonesia aimed at building agreement...
