France plans to close mosques: Prime Minister Manuel Valls
As part of the fight against radical Islam, "jihadism" and terrorism, French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, said he was ready to order the closure...
Israel evacuates Syrian volunteers stranded in frontier area
The Israeli military evacuated hundreds of Syrian rescue workers known as White Helmets from the volatile frontier area on the Golan Heights and transported...
NATO not sending ground troops to fight ISIS
NATO has ruled out sending ground troops to fight against ISIS militants in Syria, NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg told a Swiss newspaper, stressing...
Women can work from home from next month
The Labor Ministry will officially launch its “work from a distance program” for women next month in seven cities, local daily Al-Madina reported Tuesday...
Syrian opposition to demand confidence-building moves before talks
Syria's opposition wants to see confidence-building steps from Damascus including a prisoner release before negotiations due this month, officials said on Monday, a demand...
Kerry: Some Iran funds could be sent to ‘terrorists’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry admitted on Thursday that some of the funds Iran will recover as a result of sanctions relief could...
Iran pushes OPEC oil output to new high as sanctions are lifted
Iran provides biggest increase after sanctions lifted * Saudi Arabia, Iraq also pump more in January * Indonesia's return boosts absolute level of OPEC...
Saudi puts 32 on trial, accused of spying for Iran
Saudi-owned media report that 32 people have been accused of spying for the kingdom's regional rival Iran and now face trial.
Al-Arabiya reported Monday that...
Over 1.7 million to vote in civic elections
RIYADH: Over 1.7 million Saudis will participate in the country’s Dec. 12 elections, according to Abdul Lateef Al-Asheikh, municipal and rural affairs minister.
There were...
Syria's Al-Nusra calls on jihadists in Caucasus to attack Russia
The head of Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate has called on jihadists in the Caucasus to attack Russian civilians and soldiers in retaliation for Moscow's air...
