Egypt ‘harassing’ relatives of US activist: rights groups
Washington (AFP) - Local and international rights groups on Thursday accused Egypt of "harassing and intimidating" the relatives of a US rights activist after...
Russia's draft proposals on Syrian crisis
Russia wants the Syrian government and opposition to agree on launching a constitutional reform process of up to 18 months, followed by early presidential...
Russia’s Lavrov lands in Syria for talks with Assad – RIA
MOSCOW, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Damascus on Monday for talks with President Bashar al-Assad and Syria's foreign...
Iranian vessel loads with Venezuelan alumina, amid closer ties
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An Iranian-flagged vessel loaded a cargo of alumina in Venezuela this month after delivering supplies for an Iranian supermarket in...
Kuwait’s PM says Emir’s health is stable and in improvement
CAIRO, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Kuwait's prime minister told state TV on Saturday the health of the country's 91-year old emir is stable and...
Iraq to deport suspected French jihadist who served sentence
An Iraqi court ordered the release and deportation of a suspected French jihadist sentenced Monday to seven months in prison for entering the...
Israel bombs Gaza militants in response to fire balloons
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military said it bombed militant positions in the Gaza Strip early on Tuesday in response to incendiary balloons launched into...
Saudi public prosecutor orders review of death sentences for three minors
RIYADH (Reuters) - The Saudi public prosecutor has ordered a review of death penalties issued against three individuals who committed crimes as minors, including...
Iraq condemns 15 Turkish women to death for belonging to IS
An Iraqi criminal court on Sunday sentenced to death 15 Turkish women after finding them guilty of belonging to the Islamic State group, a...
Mina stampede death toll rises to 220
Saudi authorities say death toll from the Mina stampede has risen to 220, and 450 pilgrims are reported injured.
The Civil Defense service released the...
