Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon: Threats won’t affect our stances
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awad Asiri has reiterated that his country in committed to its stances in Lebanon amid news information of...
Somali forces end extremist siege of hotel, 15 killed
Somali security forces Thursday ended an overnight siege by extremist gunmen at a hotel in the capital which killed least 15 people, including two...
Algeria’s opposition protests new tax bill, turns parliament into battleground
Representatives of Algeria’s opposition parties yesterday protested inside parliament against a new finance bill which will increase the prices of domestic gasoline, diesel, gas...
In besieged Syrian town, peace talks seen as pointless
Warnings of widespread starvation are growing as pro-government forces besiege an opposition-held town in Syria and winter bites, darkening the already bleak outlook for...
Turkish president fires back at UN over demand to open border
Turkey's president on Wednesday fired back at the United Nations for demanding that Turkey open its border to tens of thousands of more Syrian...
Saudi Binladin Group sanctions won't hit current projects – Saudi official
Saudi Arabia will keep making payments to Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) for ongoing work and its review of the company's current jobs after last...
Senior Saudi prince condemns Obama comments on Middle East
A senior Saudi Arabian prince on Monday condemned comments attributed to U.S. President Barack Obama, saying the American leader had "thrown us a curve...
Warring Yemen sides begin truce, warn against violations
Rival sides in Yemen's year-long conflict began a tentative truce overnight on Sunday saying they were committed to the halt in hostilities despite pockets...
Total fined 750,000 euros over Iraq 'oil for food' graft
French energy giant Total was ordered on appeal Friday to pay 750,000 euros for siphoning cash from the UN "oil-for-food" programme that aided sanctions-hit...
Iran's supreme leader bans negotiations with the United States
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday banned any further negotiations between Iran and the United States, putting the brakes on moderates hoping...
