Britain's Saudi policy risks ethical and practical failure
The Government should clarify its muddled approach to a country that has been an important British ally despite its domestic record.
When the late Robin...
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...
World Health Organisation: Processed meat linked to cancer; red meat is risky too
Eating processed meat can lead to bowel cancer in humans while red meat is a likely cause of the disease, World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Militants bomb college in Yemen's port city of Aden
Militants bombed a local college in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on Wednesday, following previous threats against the school, security officials and witnesses...
Syrian regime says U.S.-led coalition hit army camp
The Syrian government said on Monday four warplanes from the U.S.-led coalition bombed a Syrian army camp in Deir al Zor province, which would...
Pompeo discusses Libyan conflict, Iran with UAE counterpart
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the Libyan conflict and countering Iranian regional influence with his Emirati counterpart during a...
EU calls on Turkey to calm violence and seek peace with Kurds
Brussels voiced its strongest criticism yet of the surge in violence in EU candidate Turkey, calling for a renewed peace effort with the Kurds...
Tunisia says suicide bomber carried out bus attack claimed by Islamic State
Tunisian authorities said on Wednesday a suicide bomber wearing a vest packed with plastic explosive blew up a presidential guard bus a day earlier,...
A Saudi-led alliance has deployed 10,000 troops to Yemen
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Military vehicles carrying Gulf Arab soldiers arrive at Yemen's northern province of Marib September 8, 2015. A Saudi-led alliance has deployed 10,000 troops to...
Top China paper says U.S., Russia playing Cold War game in Syria
China's top newspaper on Tuesday accused both the United States and Russia of replaying their Cold War rivalry by engaging in military action in...
