Libya's recognised parliament rejects U.N.- backed unity government
Libya's internationally recognised parliament voted on Monday to reject a unity government proposed under a United Nations-backed plan to resolve the country's political crisis...
Turkey gave Hamas members passports, Israel says
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has given passports to a dozen Hamas members in Istanbul, a senior Israeli diplomat said on Wednesday, describing the move...
Turkey mends fences with former foes Israel and Russia
Turkey launched a major diplomatic charm offensive Monday, reaching out a conciliatory hand to Russia and hailing a deal to restore ties with Israel...
The Latest: Israel army says car rams into West Bank soldier
The Latest on Palestinian protests in Gaza that turned deadly when Israeli troops fired into the crowd. (all times local):
7:45 p.m.
Israel's military says an...
After stinging Athens, Turkey’s Erdogan woos crowds in northern Greece
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gave out toy cars and dolls to children on the final leg of a visit to Greece on Friday, a...
Syria talks may not start on next week, "pressure, momentum" needed
The United Nations Special Envoy for Syria said on Wednesday that peace talks might not start as planned in Geneva on Jan. 25th but...
Saudi energy minister: Oil market heading toward a balance, prices settling
The energy minister of Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, and the secretary general of OPEC agree that the global oil market is...
Syria could be ‘weeks away’ from transition: Kerry says
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that Syria could be weeks away from a “big transition,” following on from international talks in...
Russia says concerned by U.S. talk of "Plan B" if Syria ceasefire flops
Russia is concerned by U.S.statements about a "Plan B" for Syria if a proposed ceasefire fails, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on...
Turkish shelling near hospital in northern Syria kills 1
Shells hit the center of a Syrian Kurdish enclave on Tuesday where Turkey is carrying out an offensive, landing near the area's only hospital...
