New Iraq attack kills 30, PM sacks security chief
The Iraqi premier sacked three Baghdad security chiefs following a devastating bombing in the capital, his office said Friday, hours after another attack to...
Suicide bomber hits Shi'ite procession in Nigeria's Kano state
A male suicide bomber hit a procession of Shi'ite Muslims in Nigeria's Kano state as they walked to the city of Zaria to pay...
Syria's new US-backed force faces teething problems
The call came around noon, about four hours after U.S.-backed Syrian fighters announced they had taken over an air base outside a town held...
Qatar gasoline prices hike by 30 percent at midnight
Qatar will raise its subsidized gasoline prices by at least 30 percent at midnight Friday, the state fuel company said, the latest Gulf country...
U.S. issues Saudi travel warning ahead of Obama visit
The United States on Monday updated its warning for American citizens planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, less than two weeks before President Barack...
Saudi says talks with Iran on Hajj 'positive'
Saudi Arabia said talks on Wednesday with visiting Iranian delegates on arrangements for Hajj pilgrims from the Islamic republic have been "positive".
Earlier this month,...
6 soldiers killed in double suicide bombing in Aden
At least six Yemeni troops were killed and dozens were wounded on Wednesday when two suicide bombers blew up their cars at a military...
Saudi: it's up to Syrian opposition who represents it at talks
Saudi Arabia, a foe of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said on Tuesday no one should dictate to the Syrian opposition who represents them at...
Syrian army launches assault against rebels in Golan Heights
The Syrian army and allied militias launched an offensive in the Golan Heights on Thursday, in what rebels said was part of a major...
Saudi to showcase arts in reform drive
Saudi Arabia plans to develop its arts and media industry to counter negative "stereotypes" of the kingdom, which has no public cinemas or theatres.
The...
