Assad says he can form new Syria government with opposition
President Bashar al-Assad said it would not be difficult to agree a new Syrian government including opposition figures, but his opponents responded on Wednesday...
Air strikes target Al Qaeda in Yemen, troops control Aden district
At least four suspected al Qaeda militants in southern Yemen were killed in what is believed to be a drone strike on Wednesday as...
UN-backed Libya government told to leave after Tripoli arrival
The head of Libya's UN-backed unity government arrived Wednesday in Tripoli, but international hopes of a peaceful power handover were dealt a swift blow...
Dubai announces first airport tax on passengers
The emirate of Dubai, whose airport is the world's busiest for international passengers, announced Wednesday it was introducing a tax on travellers to help...
Egypt hands jail terms to 23 Morsi supporters
An Egyptian court sentenced 23 supporters of Mohamed Morsi to lengthy prison terms on Wednesday over a violent protest against the Islamist president's ouster...
Assad says civil war has cost Syria $200 billion
The brutal five-year conflict in Syria has cost the country over $200 billion (176 billion euros), President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview released...
Khamenei says missiles, not 'negotiations' key to Iran security
Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that missile power was key to the country's future security, slapping down moderates who say the focus should be...
Assad says military gains will speed up political deal
Syrian army successes will help accelerate a political settlement to the country's civil war, President Bashar al-Assad said, because they weaken the position of...
Yemeni army advances against Al Qaeda in Aden
The Yemeni army backed by local fighters seized control of parts of Aden held by al Qaeda on Wednesday as part of a push...
China, Syria and Australia advance in World Cup qualifying
China, helped by a slip-up from North Korea, scraped through to the final phase of World Cup qualifying in Asia on Tuesday after beating...
