4 hurt in explosion in mainly-Kurdish city in Turkey: reports
Middle East

4 hurt in explosion in mainly-Kurdish city in Turkey: reports

At least four people were injured and one person was trapped beneath debris following an explosion Tuesday that occurred inside…
Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support
World

Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support

President Donald Trump's national security adviser is calling on Russia to re-evaluate its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, leaving…
Iraq suicide bombings in Tikrit, north of Baghdad, kill 22
Middle East

Iraq suicide bombings in Tikrit, north of Baghdad, kill 22

Islamic militants unleashed multiple suicide attacks in the city of Tikrit, north of Baghdad, killing at least 22 people, a…
Syria chemical attack death toll now at 72; new strikes hit
Middle East

Syria chemical attack death toll now at 72; new strikes hit

The death toll from a suspected chemical attack on a northern Syrian town rose to 72 on Wednesday while activists…
Bahrain king backs law allowing military trials of civilians
Middle East

Bahrain king backs law allowing military trials of civilians

Bahrain's king has approved a law passed by parliament that allows for military courts to try civilians amid a major…
Britain to offer Jordan more trainers in anti-IS strikes
Middle East

Britain to offer Jordan more trainers in anti-IS strikes

Visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May said Monday that her country would enhance training of Jordan's air force, which has…
3 tiger cubs destined for zoo in Syria rescued in Lebanon
Middle East

3 tiger cubs destined for zoo in Syria rescued in Lebanon

Three Siberian tiger cubs destined for a zoo in war-torn Syria were rescued by a Lebanese animal rights group after…
In DC visit, Sisi to test ‘chemistry’ with Trump
Egypt

In DC visit, Sisi to test ‘chemistry’ with Trump

Making his first official visit to Washington, Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi's meeting this week with US President Donald Trump would be a…
Major Abu Dhabi lenders merge to create UAE’s largest bank
Business

Major Abu Dhabi lenders merge to create UAE’s largest bank

Two major lenders in the United Arab Emirates, the First Gulf Bank and the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, have…
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