Saudis to host mid-Dec conference in bid to unify Syria opposition
Saudi Arabia will host a conference aimed at unifying the Syrian opposition in mid-December, Saudi-owned television station Al-Arabiya al-Hadath reported on Thursday.
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Russia says Syrian rebels killed civilians in eastern Ghouta
The Russian military said on Thursday that Syrian rebels killed four civilians in the eastern Ghouta rebel-held enclave during a protest, news agencies reported,...
Afghan president announces holiday cease-fire with Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday announced a weeklong cease-fire with the Taliban to coincide with the holiday marking the end of Ramadan next...
FIFA postpones Palestine-Saudi Arabia WC qualifier
FIFA have postponed next week's 2018 World Cup qualifier between Palestine and Saudi Arabia until a decision is made on where the match between...
Libyan lawmakers say majority back unity plan, but no vote yet
Libya's internationally recognised parliament, which was forced out of the capital by factional violence, failed to vote for a unity government this week, but...
Turkey detains 38 foreigners seeking to join ISIS
Turkish anti-terrorist police have detained 38 foreigners including women and children who were reportedly seeking to join the Islamic State group in Syria, media...
Two members of Saudi security forces shot dead – interior ministry
Two members of the Saudi security forces were killed on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia's restive eastern province after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle,...
Turkey strikes kill 13 civilians in Syria’s Afrin
Turkish air strikes on Monday killed 13 civilians including two children in northwestern Syria's Kurdish enclave of Afrin, a monitor said.
The deadly air raids...
Libya strongman says victory near against Derna jihadists
Libyan military strongman Khalifa Haftar said Monday that victory was near for his forces in Derna, the eastern city held by jihadists since the...
Libya suspends participation in Geneva talks
Libya's UN-backed government announced late Tuesday it would halt its participation in talks aimed at brokering a lasting ceasefire between warring sides in the...
