Syria could be ‘weeks away’ from transition: Kerry says
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that Syria could be weeks away from a “big transition,” following on from international talks in...
Tunisia and IMF hold talks on credit, economic reforms
The IMF began talks with Tunisia on Thursday over a new credit programme, tied to measures to strengthen its economy and finances and likely...
Raid in Syria kills 6 Iran-backed fighters: monitor
Beirut (AFP) - Air strikes targeting positions belonging to regime forces and Iran-backed militias in east Syria on Saturday killed six fighters, a war...
Saudi Arabia slams Israeli fire in Gaza, silent on Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli gunfire on Monday that killed at least 52 Palestinians and wounded hundreds of others, without mentioning the inauguration of the...
Diplomat says Mali’s deposed president has been evacuated to Abu Dhabi for medical treatment...
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Diplomat says Mali's deposed president has been evacuated to Abu Dhabi for medical treatment after detention by junta.
Saudi tells UK it 'won't be lectured to' on human rights
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Britain criticised Monday the breaching of "mutual respect" between the two countries, adding that the Gulf kingdom "will not be...
Amnesty urges arms restrictions on Saudi-led coalition members
Amnesty International called Wednesday for a "suspension" in transfers of certain arms to members of a Saudi-led coalition battling Yemeni rebels following "damning evidence...
Why Egypt has a different take on Russian airstrikes in Syria
Egypt says Russia’s anti-terror airstrikes in Syria will restrict the spread of terrorism and deal a major blow to the Daesh terrorist group in...
EgyptAir hijack ends with passengers freed unharmed, suspect arrested
An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on Tuesday but the passengers and crew were...
Saudi foreign minister says Russian actions in Syria "very dangerous"
Russia's actions in Syria are fuelling the country's war, which can only be ended with an unconditional exit of President Bashar al-Assad, Saudi Foreign...
