Turkey to release 38,000 prisoners, makes space in jails after coup
Turkey will release some 38,000 prisoners under a penal reform announced on Wednesday as the arrests of tens of thousands of people suspected of...
'State of emergency' declared in Libya capital
Authorities in control of Libya's capital on Friday declared a "maximum state of emergency" after a UN-backed unity government that they reject said its...
Qatar says could intervene militarily in Syria
Qatar, a major supporter of rebels in Syria's civil war, suggested it could intervene militarily following Russia's intervention in support of President Bashar al-Assad...
U.S. raised concerns with Saudis about halting aid to Lebanese army
The United States said on Tuesday it had raised concerns with Saudi Arabia about the kingdom's cutting off aid to the Lebanese army, adding...
Iraqi MPs block vote on new cabinet reshuffle
Iraqi MPs disrupted a parliament session on Tuesday, blocking Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi from presenting a new cabinet lineup aimed at fighting corruption as...
Turkish PM urges diplomacy, offers help in Saudi-Iran crisis
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Tuesday called on Saudi Arabia and Iran to use diplomatic channels to calm tensions following the execution of...
Qatar’s emir frets over military action in Gulf dispute
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar's emir has warned against any military confrontation over the ongoing diplomatic dispute between his country and four...
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...
Russian airforce strike Palmyra region in Syria
Russia's air force has struck the area around the Islamic State-held ancient city of Palmyra, the defence ministry said Monday, as Moscow pressed on...
EU extends Iran sanctions freeze by extra two weeks
The EU on Thursday extended a freeze on sanctions against Iran for another two weeks, clearing the way for their complete end once the...
