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...
“Sahel coalition” wants victories against Islamist militants by mid-2018
A French-backed West African military force to tackle Islamist militants must secure its first victories by the middle of 2018 to prove its worth...
Kremlin says King of Jordan to visit Russia
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday preparations were under way for King Abdullah of Jordan to visit Russia, Russian news agencies reported.
Peskov was...
Lebanon PM in Saudi for first visit since diplomatic crisis
Lebanon's prime minister on Wednesday made his first trip to Saudi Arabia since he briefly resigned from office during a visit to Riyadh late...
Cash, visas and talks: key points of EU-Turkey pact on refugees
European Union leaders signed an agreement with Turkey on Sunday, offering cash, visas and closer ties in exchange for Turkish help in stemming the...
War threatens Iraq despite virus pandemic
Iran and the US are in a tense battle for influence in Iraq, where Tehran has powerful allies and Washington has close ties to...
Afghan official: Bomb kills 7 civilians in eastern province
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A roadside bombing on Sunday in eastern Afghanistan killed seven civilians, a provincial official said, the latest in relentless deadly...
King Salman center launches plan to develop youth skills
The King Salman Youth Center (KSYC) has launched a new initiative called the Khattet Plan, which seeks to rehabilitate young people by training them...
Gulf markets little improvements in pre-holiday trade
Gulf equity markets were narrowly mixed in early trade on Tuesday as investors prepared for extended holidays, with international news providing little to trade...
Blatter, Platini risk suspension amid FIFA ethics probe
The future of embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his heir-apparent Michel Platini was in play Sunday, as they faced scrutiny by the football...
