Syrian opposition says Russian troop drawdown could bring end to conflict
The Syrian opposition said on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to draw down his forces in the country could pave the way for...
Russia and Turkey refuse to back down in row over jet downing
Russia sent an advanced missile system to Syria on Wednesday to protect its jets operating there and pledged its air force would keep flying...
Honduras detains 5 Syrians heading for U.S. with stolen Greek passport
Honduran authorities have detained five Syrian nationals who were trying to reach the United States using stolen Greek passports, but there are no signs...
Statoil says to reduce staff at Algerian installations after militant attack
Norway's Statoil is reducing the number of staff at its installations in Algeria following an attack by Islamist militants on Friday at its In...
Fresh Israeli clampdown near Al-Aqsa
Israeli security forces imposed a fresh clampdown at Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday, the last day of the Eid Al-Adha holiday. Police and border...
Afghan politician shot dead as Taliban launch series of attacks
Gunmen killed a provincial deputy governor and three others in an ambush in Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said, as the Taliban carried out a...
Politicians and celebs deny abuse of offshore accounts
The president of Ukraine became the latest prominent politician to deny wrongdoing Wednesday after his name was linked to secretive offshore accounts arranged by...
Saudi Arabia to introduce hi-tech bracelets in Hajj safety push
Saudi Arabia will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Mecca starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday, as part of a...
U.N. officials slam hatred against Muslims
Two senior U.N. officials said Monday they are "sickened by blatant manifestations of hatred and intolerance" by public figures and others, particularly against Muslims,...
Tension rises in divided Libya
The head of Libya’s internationally recognized government Tuesday called for a renewal of U.N.-brokered talks to end divisions in the oil-rich country, amid escalating...
