Russia raids on Idlib kill 23 civilians
Russian warplanes pounded an Al-Qaeda-held city in northwestern Syria overnight killing 23 civilians in the heaviest strikes in months, a monitoring group said on...
Two suicide bombers kill 22 in Maiduguri, Nigeria
At least 22 people were killed on Wednesday when two women disguised as men blew themselves up during morning prayers at a mosque in...
Saudi Arabia slams Israeli fire in Gaza, silent on Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli gunfire on Monday that killed at least 52 Palestinians and wounded hundreds of others, without mentioning the inauguration of the...
Simple ways to help expatriate pupils learn Arabic
My children have attended schools in Abu Dhabi for more than two years, and I am stunned by how little Arabic they have learnt,...
Army chiefs of anti-terror coalition meet in Saudi
Military chiefs from 39 countries met Sunday in Riyadh for talks on a Saudi-initiated international "anti-terrorism" coalition.
Saudi Arabia announced the creation of the coalition...
Russia and Turkey refuse to back down in row over jet downing
Russia sent an advanced missile system to Syria on Wednesday to protect its jets operating there and pledged its air force would keep flying...
Israel to build new fence; 2 Palestinians die in West Bank
Two Palestinians were shot and killed in separate incidents Thursday in the West Bank as Israel announced plans to build a new fence near...
Putin blasts US for 'unconstructive position' on Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blasted Washington for being "unconstructive" on Syria after the Kremlin said the United States had declined to host...
Bolt shines bright, wins another gold in Olympic 100m
Usain Bolt sauntered onto the track, stretched out his arms and waved his hands, signaling for more applause.
He knew exactly how this night was...
States could be sanctioned for public health failings
A U.N. panel is considering ways to hold governments to account for failing to stick to global health rules, World Health Organization Director-General Margaret...
