World / Middle East

Israeli guards shoot knife-wielding Palestinian woman 30 Dec 2016 - 01:40 pm

Jerusalem: A Palestinian woman was shot and wounded Friday after approaching an Israeli security checkpoint near Jerusalem with a knife, Israeli police said....

UN vote against Israeli settlements boosts FIFA pressure: HRW 30 Dec 2016 - 11:00 am

Jerusalem: A UN resolution condemning settlements has raised pressure on FIFA to take action against Israeli football clubs based in the occupied West...

Heavy snow shuts schools & highways across Turkey 30 Dec 2016 - 10:49 am

Istanbul: Heavy snowfall and cold weather across Turkey caused the closure of schools, reduced services, and some casualties yesterday, officials said. Authorities in...

Syria ceasefire, backed by Russia and Turkey, holds after initial clashes 30 Dec 2016 - 10:43 am

BEIRUT: A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey which back opposing sides in the conflict, appeared to hold early on...

Iraq resumes Mosul operation after a two-week lull 30 Dec 2016 - 10:43 am

Iraqi troops backed by US-led air strikes have pushed deeper into eastern Mosul after a two-week lull in the operation to retake the...

Oman joins Saudi-led anti-terrorism Islamic coalition 30 Dec 2016 - 08:20 am

Riyadh/Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has decided to join the Islamic Coalition to Fight Terrorism. In a statement, relayed by Oman News Agency...

Saddam still haunts Washington, 10 years after his death 29 Dec 2016 - 06:28 pm

Washington: Ten years after Saddam Hussein's execution, the ghost of the Iraqi strongman still haunts America, serving as a potent reminder of its...

Russia announces ceasefire in Syria from midnight 29 Dec 2016 - 06:25 pm

MOSCOW/ANKARA: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire between Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian government starting at midnight on Thursday. The parties...

Syrian opposition to abide by ceasefire, take part in future talks, FSA says 29 Dec 2016 - 05:39 pm

ANKARA: The Syrian opposition will abide by a ceasefire deal guaranteed by Turkey and Russia and will take part in future talks, a...

Strikes, artillery fire near Damascus kill 15 29 Dec 2016 - 03:27 pm

Beirut: At least 15 civilians, including six children, were killed on Thursday in air strikes and artillery fire on rebel-held territory near Syria's...

Nationwide cease-fire in Syria to start Friday midnight 29 Dec 2016 - 03:24 pm

ANKARA: The Turkish Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that the warring parties in Syria have reached a nationwide cease-fire which is scheduled to start...

Iraqi forces resume Mosul operation against IS 29 Dec 2016 - 01:59 pm

NINEVEH, Iraq: The Iraqi armed forces Thursday began the second phase of the military campaign launched on October 17 aiming at recapturing Mosul...

Anadolu Agency coup exhibit inspires at US convention 29 Dec 2016 - 12:30 pm

CHICAGO: Nedaa Skeik, a heart surgeon of Palestinian origin from Minnesota, U.S., was stuck inside an Istanbul hotel on July 15 with his...

Turkey seeks arrest of 70 police over FETO links 29 Dec 2016 - 11:38 am

ANKARA: Ankara prosecutors Thursday issued arrest warrants for 70 police officers over suspected links to the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO). The suspects allegedly...

Nearly 300 injured Aleppans get treatment in Turkey 29 Dec 2016 - 11:37 am

HATAY, Turkey: The number of injured Aleppans treated in Turkey reached 289 after evacuation from the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo, the Turkish...

Sudanese parliament endorses constitutional amendments 29 Dec 2016 - 10:55 am

KHARTOUM, Sudan: Sudan’s parliament on Wednesday endorsed a raft of constitutional amendments one of which will revive the country’s prime ministerial post for...

Turkey aims to establish Syria ceasefire before new year, foreign minister says 29 Dec 2016 - 10:35 am

ANKARA: Turkey aims to establish a ceasefire in Syria before the new year, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday, adding that...

Fate of nationwide ceasefire for Syria unclear 29 Dec 2016 - 10:32 am

Istanbul: The fate of a reported nationwide truce for Syria was unclear Thursday, following talks between Moscow and Ankara, despite Turkish state media...