Syria, Yemen, Libya — one factor unites these failed states, and it isn’t religion
As world leaders gather in Paris this week to address climate change, they will labor under the shadow of recent attacks by Islamic State....
Syria conflict: Kerry seeks to narrow divisions with Russia
US Secretary of State John Kerry is in Moscow for talks on ways to bridge gaps over possible Syria peace talks.
Ahead of his meeting...
President Hadi promises Yemenis to oust Al Houthis out of the capital Sana’a
Yemen’s President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi worked on Wednesday to restore his authority after returning from six months of exile with a vow to...
Surge of American tourists tests limits of Cuba
Cuba's tourism industry is under unprecedented strain and struggling to meet demand with record numbers of visitors arriving a year after detente with the...
Saudi Arabia clarifies deportations policy
Deportation rules will be strictly applied on all foreigners charged of committing crimes or breaking residency rules even if they come from conflict zone...
U.S. Muslims face backlash after Paris attacks
Muslims around the U.S. are facing backlash following the deadly attacks in Paris, including vandalism to mosques and Islamic centers, hate-filled phone and online...
Arab coalition faces new IS foe in Yemen conflict
An unprecedented attack on Yemen's government claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group has raised a fresh challenge for the Saudi-led coalition backing the...
Putin's "realpolitik" aims to make Russia indispensable
By intervening in Syria, President Vladimir Putin has broken Russia's relative isolation and is making it the "indispensable nation" in conflicts in Syria, Ukraine...
In American mosques, growing safety concerns — and more armed guards
From the suburbs of Los Angeles to the outskirts of Washington, D.C., mosques around the United States are warily stepping up security in the...
Saudi official: We received 2.5 mln Syrians
Saudi Arabia has received around 2.5 million Syrians since the start of the conflict in their country, an official source in the Saudi Ministry...
