Houthi rebels blow up bridges to hamper advance by Yemen loyalists
Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have blown up several bridges in the mountainous southwestern Taez province to hamper the advance of pro-government forces, military sources...
There will be no winners in Syria's war, but there can be an end
It is sheer coincidence that Paris was struck by terrorists on the eve of a key climate conference known as COP 21. To some,...
“awful and grubby election campaign”, Israeli President stated
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin condemned the election campaign on Monday, urging an end to political "instability."
"We don't deserve another awful and grubby election campaign...
FIFA agree to hand over Valcke emails – prosecutor
Swiss prosecutors said Thursday that FIFA have agreed to hand over the emails of suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke.
Access to the emails had been...
U.S. sanctions Islamic State supporters, targets finances
The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday against more than 30 Islamic State leaders, financial figures, supporters and affiliated groups in an effort to...
Russia enters Syria’s quagmire leading air strikes
As Russian warplanes carried out a second wave of airstrikes on Thursday in Syria, Moscow has come out in defense of its military involvement...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Congratulates Egypt's President on Crossing Day
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi...
Security forces kill seven Somalis waiting for aid
At least seven people were killed and 12 others wounded Monday when a gunfight broke out in Somalia between rival security forces as they...
EU calls for renewed Syria peace efforts
EU foreign ministers voiced concern at developments in Syria on Thursday, calling for a renewal of UN-led efforts to end the conflict.
The European Union...
Israeli ambassador exits Turkey as Gaza row mounts
Israel's ambassador to Turkey on Wednesday left the country after being ordered out by Ankara in a growing crisis over the killing by Israeli...
