Second aid convoy leaves Damascus for besieged Syrian town Madaya
A convoy of dozens of aid trucks departed from Damascus on Thursday on their way to the besieged Syrian town of Madaya, the second...
U.N. talks aim for Syria roadmap, no "Plan B" but war
A U.N. mediator said on Monday there was no "Plan B" other than a resumption of conflict in the Syrian war if the first...
Saudi forces kill gunman who opened fire on Shi'ite site Saudi-owned TV
Saudi security forces shot dead a gunman who opened fire on a Shi'ite Muslim meeting hall on Friday in the Eastern city of Saihat,...
Almost 46 million people trapped in slavery with North Korea, India key offenders
Almost 46 million people are living as slaves globally with the greatest number in India but the highest prevalence in North Korea, according to...
Tunisia commemorates victims of beach massacre
Tunisia held a minute's silence Sunday marking one year since a seaside attack claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS) group that killed 38 tourists...
Russia, Turkey, Iran hold Syria talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday hosted his Iranian and Turkey counterparts for talks on Syria in the wake of an alleged chemical...
Suspected militants stage attack near key east Libya oil field
Suspected Islamic State (ISIS) militants staged an attack on a water plant about 80km (50 miles) from the major Sarir oil field in eastern...
Kuwait freedoms make austerity drive tricky for government
A three-day strike by oil workers in Kuwait last month over pay reforms shows the government faces considerable opposition as it prepares to push...
Wife of Orlando shooter knew of attack, could soon be charged
The wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at an Orlando gay nightclub knew of his plans for the attack and could soon...
Assad's trip to Moscow bolsters sense he may survive war
Russia's military intervention in Syria has deepened the sense that President Bashar Assad may survive the country's disastrous civil war, and his surprise visit...
