Assad backs Syria truce, accuses opposition of violations
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad described the cessation of hostilities in force since Saturday as a "glimmer of hope" and accused the opposition of violating...
African and Arab defence ministers focus on 'terrorism' in Egypt meet
Defence ministers and officials of 27 African and Arab countries began a two-day meeting in Egypt on Thursday that will explore military and counter-terrorism...
Car bomb kills three at hotel housing election judges in Egypt's Sinai
A car bomb exploded outside a hotel housing election judges in Egypt's North Sinai on Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring 14,...
Rouhani will not apologise for Saudi embassy attack
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday he hoped his country could reconcile with fellow Middle Eastern powerhouse Saudi Arabia, but refused to apologise for...
Hotel housing Yemen PM hit by rocket
A hotel where Yemen’s Vice President had been staying at in Aden was attacked by rocket-propelled grenades early Tuesday morning, Al Arabiya News Channel...
Executions of Sunni preachers, activists continue in Iran
International human rights groups believe that Iran executed over 1,000 people last year - well above the 2014 tally - including preachers and activists...
Etihad Airways takes Berlin to court over delayed codeshare decision
Etihad Airways said Friday it is taking the German government to court over its delay on deciding whether to allow codeshare flights between the...
South Africa's Zuma in Saudi to expand economic ties
South African President Jacob Zuma called for strengthening his country's economic ties with Saudi Arabia, during a visit to the kingdom on Sunday.
"While our...
British PM says it's time to bomb militants in Syria, won't target Assad
Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain will not take military action to get rid of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Cameron told lawmakers that he wants...
Stiffer penalties for cyber crimes planned
The Shoura Council is studying amendments to the regulation for combating cyber crimes, according to sources.
The proposed amendments include imprisonment for a maximum period...
