Syrian army and Russian jets target rebel towns north of Homs
Syrian army troops and their allies, backed by Russian jets, launched an attack on rebel-held towns north of the city of Homs on Thursday,...
U.S., Russia sign memo to avoid air conflict over Syria
U.S. and Russian military officials signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday that includes steps their pilots should take to avoid an inadvertent clash...
South Africa's Sexwale launches bid to repair Fifa brand
Business magnate confirms standing for presidency of world soccer
South African business magnate Tokyo Sexwale, who was a close friend of Nelson Mandela, said on...
Turkey opposition journalists demand acquittal in terror trial
Defence lawyers for journalists from one of Turkey's biggest opposition newspapers on Wednesday called for their acquittal of terror-related charges in a case...
Accused California shooter raised no red flags in Saudi
Accused California shooter Tashfeen Malik did not come to authorities' attention while living in Saudia Arabia, a source close to the Saudi government told...
Kuwait economy shrinks on falling oil prices
Kuwait's economy contracted last year for the first time since 2010 as the Gulf state suffered the consequences of the global drop in oil...
10 killed in Baghdad Shiite mosque suicide blast
Iraqi security officials say a suicide blast and a roadside bomb have targeted a Shite mosque in a southern Baghdad neighborhood, killing 10 people.
Police...
Egypt seeks closer ties during visit by Saudi crown prince
Egypt gave a warm welcome to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, with military fanfare and a trip to the Suez...
Syria forces declare ‘curfew’ in Raqa, fearing IS attacks
Local security forces in Syria's northern city of Raqa announced a two-day curfew starting Sunday in response to intelligence on potential attacks by the...
Inner-city travel ban to halt Coronavirus in Sudan
To ensure compliance with measures aimed at stopping the spread of the new Coronavirus, Sudan announced on Sunday that it was banning all passenger...
