Iran says Europe must not pay Trump ‘ransom’ over nuclear deal
A top Iranian official on Tuesday welcomed European powers' efforts to salvage a historic nuclear deal, but warned they should not simply hand over...
Oil sags as supply glut weighs
Global oil prices weakened on Tuesday, weighed down by abundant supplies that have plagued the market for months.
Brent North Sea crude for delivery in...
Saudi Foreign Minister warns: "Russian military aid to Assad will worsen situation"
Russian pledge for continued military support for Syria’s Bashar Assad despite growing concerns expressed by the Arab countries will further worsen the situation in...
Syria army retakes key northwest town in Idlib city
Recaptured for the first time in seven years, Syria army took hold of the onetime protest town of Maaret al-Numan.
Maarat al-Numan, the second largest...
Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri resigns due to assassination concerns
BEIRUT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigns as concerns of his life mount due to increasing threats on his life.
The...
Egypt arrests leave few vocal critics of Sisi
A smiling Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi appeared on state television last month to pardon more than 330 prisoners, saying it was an act...
Little prospect of Syria peace progress seen in Geneva talks
A breakthrough in U.N.-backed Syria peace talks in Geneva this week seems hardly more likely than in seven failed earlier rounds as President Bashar...
US-Iraqi rescue operation 'foils ISIS mass execution'
US-Iraqi forces have rescued dozens of hostages held by Islamic State (IS) in Iraq after learning of their "imminent execution", the Pentagon has said.
But...
Rains cause flooding northwest of Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh
Seasonal rains have caused flooding in a city northwest of Saudi Arabia's capital.
The state-run Saudi Press Agency said the rains Wednesday struck the city...
Iran Holds Saudi Arabia Responsible for Mecca's Grand Mosque Accident
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian today held Saudi Arabia responsible for the accident at Mecca''s Grand Mosque, where 107 pilgrims died during the...
