Kerry says more cooperation with Russia possible
Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday the United States could broaden military cooperation with Russia in Syria, but that such a move...
Algeria jails former counter-terror chief for 5 years
Algeria’s former counterterrorism chief has been sentenced to five years in prison for destroying documents and disobeying military orders, his lawyer said.
Abdelkader Ait-Ouarabi, better...
Italy to send 450 troops to protect Iraq’s Mosul dam
Italy is to send 450 troops to defend Iraq’s strategic Mosul dam, near the city occupied by ISIS fighters, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi announced.
The...
Ronaldo scores 5 for Madrid; Messi lifts Barca over Atletico
Cristiano Ronaldo netted five goals to become Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer in the Spanish league, while Lionel Messi scored as a substitute to...
Saudi Arabia rejects UN report on death penalty
Saudi Arabia has rejected a report from the United Nations secretary-general urging countries to scrap the death penalty, stating that this was punishment approved...
Riyadh, Tehran tone down rhetoric on Haj dead
Both countries’ ministers exchange condolences, agree to repatriate dead pilgrims
Iran and Saudi Arabia sought to tone down a war of words over last week’s...
Germany says EU 'needs Turkey' to halt migrant tide
EU leaders meet Thursday to try to persuade Turkey to help stem the flow of refugees towards Europe, with German chancellor Angela Merkel saying...
Funding and regulation challenge Saudi private sector drive
After decades of government-led growth, Saudi Arabia is handing over much of the responsibility for the economy to private firms - a prospect which...
Yemen president returns to Aden from exile in Saudi Arabia
Yemen's president returned from exile to southern city Aden Tuesday as his troops and allies in a Saudi-led coalition press one of their most...
Prince Bandar Al-Faisal passes away
Prince Bandar Al-Faisal, the son of King Faisal, has passed away and the funeral prayers will be held for him at Imam Turki bin...
