France opposition Syrian National Coalition must be central to peace talks
The Western-backed opposition Syrian National Coalition (SNC) must be the main actor to unite all rebel groups in any future peace talks with the...
46 Saudi women joined Daesh in Syria
As many as 46 Saudi women, some of them with their children, have joined Daesh (the self-proclaimed Islamic State) in Syria since 2011, Al-Hayat...
Iran and Russia move closer but their alliance has limits
When Iran took delivery of the first parts of an advanced Russian air defence system this month, it paraded the anti-aircraft missile launchers sent...
France's Hollande, in Moscow, urges grand coalition against Islamic State
French President Francois Hollande told Russia's Vladimir Putin on Thursday world powers must create a "grand coalition" to combat Islamic State militants who control...
Doner kebabs survive EU lawmaker vote on additives
Doner kebab vendors across Europe won a victory in the European Parliament on Wednesday when European Union lawmakers failed to outlaw additives regularly used...
Iran cleric threatens destruction of Israeli cities
A prominent Iranian cleric on Friday threatened two Israeli cities with destruction if the country "acts foolishly" and retaliates against it again, while thousands...
India's prime minister in Saudi Arabia for first visit
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Saudi King Salman on Sunday during his first official visit to the kingdom, home to a large...
Saudi arabia's World Cup qualifier with Malaysia abandoned
In this picture taken September 8, 2015 Malaysian riot police personnel keep a watch after play was suspended during the 2018 FIFA World Cup...
Tunisia reopens Libya border after attack on nearby town
Tunisia reopened its border crossings with Libya on Tuesday after a two-week closure in response to a deadly jihadist attack on a town near...
Egyptian President al-Sisi makes surprise visit to Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt's president made a surprise visit of the Sharm el-Sheikh airport on Wednesday, seeking to reassure tourists that the vacation destination is safe after...
