Turkey's Erdogan says new constitution should be priority for parliament
Turkey's parliament should prioritise discussions on a new constitution, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, in his first major speech since the ruling AK...
About 20 killed in strikes on ISIS in Iraq’s Mosul
About 20 people, including at least 12 civilians, were killed on Monday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, in two air strikes that...
Qatar rules out military intervention in Syria
Qatar's Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah has ruled out sending troops to fight Syria's government, Qatari-owned Al Jazeera English quoted him as saying on Wednesday.
A...
Al-Qaeda militants take over two south Yemen towns, residents say
Al Qaeda fighters retook on Wednesday two southern Yemeni towns they had briefly occupied four years ago, residents and local fighters said.
Residents said the...
Iran deal closer to reality as U.S. prepares sanctions waivers
The United States approved conditional sanctions waivers for Iran on Sunday, though it cautioned they would not take effect until Tehran has curbed its...
Syrian government returning to talks on Monday, Ja'afari says
The Syrian government delegation in Geneva said on Friday that it had discussed humanitarian issues with the United Nations Special Envoy and would meet...
U.S. defense chief seeks more Turkish help against Islamic State
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter urged Turkey on Tuesday to do more to help destroy Islamic State militants as he kicked off a tour...
Egypt President Sisi says Britain and other NATO members must do more in Libya
Britain and other NATO members involved in toppling Muammar Gaddafi must do more to help prevent the spread of Islamist extremism in Libya, Egyptian...
Rains cause flooding northwest of Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh
Seasonal rains have caused flooding in a city northwest of Saudi Arabia's capital.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency said the rains Wednesday struck the city...
Donald Trump impeachment trial on charges of abuse of power
Trump was impeached by House last month on charges that he abused his power like no other president.
The second article of impeachment says Trump...
