Turkey says Bolton’s book ‘misleading’ on Erdogan-Trump conversations
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey said on Wednesday that a book by former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton had "misleading" and "manipulative presentations" of...
Hollande warns of 'total war' if no action taken in Syria
Failure to act in Syria risks stoking a “total war” in the Middle East, French President Francois Hollande said in a landmark speech to...
Islamic State has become a existential threat to the West
The Europeans have — it’s not news — tended to be snooty about the Americans. Especially the French, but the attitude is ingrained even...
Saudi plans a military industries holding firm
Saudi Arabia plans to set up a holding company for military industries that would be fully owned by the government at first and listed...
Tunisia declares nationwide curfew after protests
Tunisia declared a nationwide curfew on Friday after four days of protests and rioting over jobs and economic conditions, the interior ministry said.
The ministry...
Trump likely to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital next week
President Donald Trump is likely to announce next week that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital, a senior administration official said on...
Arab coalition faces new IS foe in Yemen conflict
An unprecedented attack on Yemen's government claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group has raised a fresh challenge for the Saudi-led coalition backing the...
Gulf investors hold back from UK property deals on Brexit fears
Gulf Arab investors, some of the biggest buyers of British real estate, are holding back from new deals because they fear a property price...
Turkey vows to remove Gulen movement "by its roots" after failed coup
Turkey vowed to root out allies of the U.S.-based cleric it blames for an abortive coup last week, after an already deep purge of...
UAE, China to set up $10 bln joint strategic investment fund
The United Arab Emirates and China have established a joint strategic investment fund worth $10 billion, the UAE’s state news agency reported, as China...
