Syrian FSA commander says northern Aleppo countryside 'totally encircled'
The commander of a U.S.-supported Syrian rebel group said on Friday the northern countryside of Aleppo province was completely encircled by Syrian government forces...
Saudi: Iranian pilgrims welcome despite diplomatic tensions
Iranian pilgrims are still welcome to visit Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia despite increased tensions between the two countries, Riyadh's foreign minister said...
Egypt sees World Bank funds arriving soon, looks for Saudi aid
Egypt expects to receive a $1 billion World Bank loan approved in December once outstanding paperwork is finalised and is negotiating to secure more...
Tunisia lifts curfew imposed after unemployment unrest
Tunisia on Thursday lifted the curfew imposed last month in response to sometimes violent demonstrations against unemployment in the country.
The country's Interior Ministry said...
Fears for Libya's growing jihadist haven
Public beheadings and roving jihadist gangs are terrifying residents in the Islamic State (ISIS) group's Libyan stronghold of Sirte, in an ominous sign of...
Russia airstrikes kill 21 civilians in Aleppo, Syria
At least 21 civilians, including three children, were killed Thursday in Russian strikes on rebel-held districts of Syria's Aleppo city, a monitor said.
The Britain-based...
Italy demands truth from Egypt over dead student
Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni on Thursday angrily demanded "the truth" from Egypt over the unexplained death of Cambridge University student Giulio Regeni.
Speaking to...
Saudia Airlines says bomb threat on flight is a hoax
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), said a bomb scare that grounded its Riyadh-bound flight from Madrid on Thursday was a false alarm.
"It's just another hoax...
Pakistan to receive $497mn tranche of IMF loan
The International Monetary Fund announced Thursday it would release the latest instalment worth $497 million of a three-year economic bailout package to Pakistan, while...
Iran to strengthen missile programme
Iran will continue to develop its missile programme and it should not be considered a threat to neighbouring and friendly countries, the semi-official Fars...
