Yemen's abundant guns fuel its messy civil war
Yemenis often say there are three guns for every person, a boast that has become an urgent concern in a country where the United...
Israel’s Netanyahu struggles to sell annexation plans
Jerusalem (AFP) - Only a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to kick-start annexation plans in the occupied West Bank, Israel's premier is...
Saudi executes Yemeni for killing officer
Saudi Arabia on Wednesday executed a Yemeni convicted of shooting dead a security officer who was trying to arrest him in the southern Jazan...
Bosnian Croat war criminal Praljak killed himself with cyanide
Bosnian Croat war crimes convict Slobodan Praljak used cyanide to kill himself in court after losing his appeal, according to preliminary autopsy findings, Dutch...
Egypt’s Sisi promises quick end to Sinai military operations
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi promised on Saturday to end military operations against jihadists in the Sinai Peninsula "as soon as possible".
More than 200...
NY police tighten security for Celebrate Israel Parade
The New York City Police Department is taking no chances with the Celebrate Israel Parade in light of tensions overseas.
Police say there are no...
U.S. seeks a peace deal with Taliban to withdraw its troops
A senior U.S. State Department official says the seven-day “reduction of violence" deal promised by the Taliban will begin “tonight," without specifying the exact...
Houthi rebel shelling kills 6 women prisoners
According to Yemeni government officials, shelling by Houthi rebels Sunday hit a prison for women in a southwestern province, killing at least six prisoners.
The...
Syrian army regain power in northeast areas
As Turkey sent more reinforcements, Syrian government forces captured new areas in the northwest, state media and opposition activists said on Saturday.
The escalated situation...
U.S., allies tell Russia to halt strikes on Syrian opposition
The United States and six allies on Friday called on Russia to cease what they said were attacks on the Syrian opposition and civilians,...
