Syria peace talks hinge on envoy's answers
The Syrian opposition is awaiting clarification on key points from the United Nations before deciding whether to attend peace negotiations planned for Friday.
The Syrian...
Syrians fleeing war find unlikely refuge in Sudan
Frantically serving up Syrian-style sandwiches and platters of chicken and meat, Shawermat Anas opens onto a busy street in Khartoum. Those from Damascus might...
French justice minister Christiane Taubira resigns
France's Justice Minister Christiane Taubira, often at odds with her government on policy, resigned on Wednesday, President Francois Hollande's office said in a statement.
The...
New initiatives launched to promote Abdullah’s legacy
Marking the first anniversary of the death of King Abdullah, his family has launched a series of new initiatives to sustain the late leader’s...
Saudi soldier dies in border shelling from Yemen
A Saudi soldier has been killed in shelling from across the border in Yemen, the interior ministry announced on Wednesday.
He died on Tuesday in...
Qatar names new foreign minister in cabinet reshuffle
Qatar’s emir on Wednesday ordered a cabinet reshuffle in which he named a new foreign minister, according to state news agency QNA.
Foreign minister Khalid...
Syrian opposition's Manna says no peace talks without Kurds
The co-leader of the Syrian Democratic Council, Haytham Manna, on Wednesday he would not take part in peace talks in Geneva unless two Kurdish...
Asian stocks struggle as oil falters, China weakens
Asian stocks held near the day's lows on Wednesday as a relapse in oil prices and fresh drops in Chinese stocks made sentiment even...
Tehran sanctions lifted, Canada's Bombardier allowed to export to Iran
Canada confirmed for the first time on Tuesday that it plans to lift its sanctions on Tehran and said that if Airbus is allowed...
Paris attacks: Was Salim Benghalem the real ringleader?
Ever since the 13 November attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud has been identified as the man who co-ordinated the triple gun and bomb onslaught on the...
