In conflict with Iran, Riyadh has no regrets
The diplomatic rupture with Iran triggered by the execution of a Shi'ite cleric was probably a side effect of a decision taken by Saudi...
Syrian government says too early for indirect talks on ending war
The Syrian government delegation chief at peace talks said on Tuesday it was too early to begin indirect discussions since he was still waiting...
Old Quran copy goes on show in UK… Just don’t call it ‘the’ oldest
It is, indisputably, really rather old.
But do two ancient leaves of the Quran, which go on show today at the University of Birmingham, really...
EU readying Libya sanctions: Mogherini
The EU has started work on sanctions against Libyan figures who hold up agreement on a national unity government meant to bring peace to...
Death toll from east Damascus air strikes rises to 33
The death toll from air strikes in the Deir al-Asafir district southeast of Damascus has risen to 33, mostly women and children, the Syrian...
Refugee influx to shake up Germany's Muslim community
Germany's Muslim community is bracing for a culture shock when masses of Arab migrants join millions of residents of Turkish origin.
But experts suggest the...
Egypt puts 237 anti-Sisi protestors on trial
Egypt arrested 273 for protesting against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, judicial sources said on Saturday, the first court cases after demonstrations this month.
Thousands angered...
Saudi Arabia releases 1,000 Ethiopian prisoners
Saudi Arabia has agreed to release 1,000 Ethiopian nationals who have been in prison in the Gulf state for a variety of offences, Ethiopian...
Search for Americans seized in Baghdad
A major search is under way in the south of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, after the kidnapping of several Americans.
Unconfirmed reports say three Americans were...
Syrian government to halt "combat operations" in line with U.S.-Russian plan
The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to "combat operations" that does not include the Islamic State (ISIS) group, the al...
