World / Middle East

Turkey says France 'cannot give lessons' over Syria 01 Feb 2018 - 02:22 pm

Istanbul: Turkey on Thursday told France to refrain from giving "lessons" over its campaign in Syria, where Ankara is pressing a fierce offensive...

Azeri incumbent Aliyev to run for fourth term in Oct presidential election 01 Feb 2018 - 12:19 pm

BAKU, Azeri President Ilham Aliyev, in office since succeeding his father in 2003, has been nominated as the ruling party's candidate in the...

France's Macron pledges support on first Tunisia visit 01 Feb 2018 - 12:41 am

Tunis: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday pledged support for Tunisia at an "important moment" for its fragile democracy as he arrived on...

Israel, Lebanon clash over offshore energy, raising tensions 31 Jan 2018 - 07:38 pm

BEIRUT/TEL AVIV: Israel described as "very provocative" on Wednesday a Lebanese offshore oil and gas exploration tender in disputed territory on the countries'...

Macron warns Turkey against 'invasion' of Syria 31 Jan 2018 - 01:58 pm

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview Wednesday that he would have a "real problem" with Turkey's intervention against a Kurdish...

Turkish border town hit by rockets, one civilian killed 31 Jan 2018 - 12:57 pm

ISTANBUL: Two rockets fired from the Syrian region of Afrin struck the Turkish border town of Reyhanli and killed one person, the state-run...

Israel takes aim at African migrants, asylum-seekers 31 Jan 2018 - 10:06 am

JERUSALEM, The Israeli authorities have notified African migrants and asylum seekers -- mainly those from Sudan and Eritrea -- that they have three...

Cash-strapped UN refugee agency asks for more funding 31 Jan 2018 - 12:30 am

RAMALLAH, Palestine: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) issued an appeal on Tuesday for $800 million to cover its...

No talks with US until Jerusalem move reversed: Palestinian official 31 Jan 2018 - 12:30 am

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: The Palestinians' top negotiator said Tuesday there could be no discussions with US President Donald Trump's administration until his recognition...

Middle Eastern countries must broaden tax bases-IMF chief 30 Jan 2018 - 11:45 pm

Marrakech, Morocco: Middle Eastern countries should pursue fiscal policies to support growth and build broader tax bases to fund infrastructure projects and social...

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian in West Bank: ministry 30 Jan 2018 - 08:16 pm

West Bank Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian teenager on Tuesday in the occupied West Bank in a village north...

Syria peace process should begin under UN in Geneva, not Sochi 30 Jan 2018 - 05:46 pm

PARIS: France's foreign minister said on Tuesday that a peace process for Syria should take place under U.N. auspices in Geneva and not...

In Lebanese camp for Palestinian refugees, fears after aid cut 30 Jan 2018 - 04:45 pm

BEIRUT: In Burj al-Barajneh camp, Amira Nassar fears for the future after the United States cut aid to the U.N. agency that helps...

Old enmity tips Lebanon into new crisis 30 Jan 2018 - 04:38 pm

BEIRUT: An old enmity between the Lebanese president and the speaker of parliament is fuelling a political row that threatens to paralyse government...

Turkish air strikes pound Kurdish fighters in Syria 30 Jan 2018 - 03:19 pm

Afrin, Syria: Turkish air strikes pounded the Syrian border region of Afrin and fighting raged on two fronts as Ankara pursued its offensive...

Syria congress delayed as Russia talks with rebel groups 30 Jan 2018 - 01:08 pm

Sochi, Russia: The opening of Russia's showpiece congress aimed at bringing Syria's seven-year war to an end was delayed by at least two...

Most protesters detained in December unrest freed, 300 still in jail - minister 30 Jan 2018 - 12:03 pm

LONDON, The Iranian authorities have released most of the people arrested during December's anti-government protests but around 300 remain in jail facing charges,...