Israel hits “terrorism targets” in Gaza and ends truce talks after three rockets land in Israel, violating ceasefire. Israel has launched air raids on “terrorism targets” in Gaza and recalled negotiators from... Read more »
Tens of thousands march in Sana’a after leader of Yemen’s Houthi rebels calls for the government to fall. Sana’a, Yemen – Tens of thousands of supporters of Yemen’s Houthi movement have flooded Sana’a... Read more »
PKK forces have joined the fighting in Iraq, a move some say could boost tension between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds. Erbil, Iraq – The President of Iraq’s Kurdish region, Massoud Barzani, visited fighters... Read more »
Up to 15 Islamic State fighters killed in air strikes near Mosul Dam, amid reports of “massacre” in Sinjar area. US aircraft have launched air strikes near Iraq’s largest dam, killing up... Read more »
Monkeys, ostriches, and eagles are among the many animals killed in Israeli bombings at a zoo in northern Gaza. Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip – Throughout Israel’s military assault on Gaza, Wasef Hamad... Read more »
State Department says US tightened its oversight on arms shipments to ally Israel during the bombardment of Gaza. The Obama administration, which urged Israel do more to prevent civilian casualties in its... Read more »
Leaders and clerics say they are ready to join new administration of Haider al-Abadi if certain conditions are met. Tribal leaders and clerics from Iraq’s Sunni heartland who staged a revolt against... Read more »
Nouri al-Maliki says only court decision can force him out as US sends more military personnel to violence-hit nation. Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has said that it will take a federal... Read more »
While a majority in Iraq’s Kurdish region supports US army intervention, critics say it could lead to greater conflict. Erbil, Iraq – Kurdish officials in Iraq have demanded that the US sustain and... Read more »
Fouad Massoum asks Haider al-Abadi, country’s main Shia coalition’s nominee for prime minister, to form a government. Iraq’s president has asked Haider al-Abadi, Iraq’s main Shia coalition nominee for prime minister, to form a government. Fouad Massoum... Read more »
Hundreds have fled Libya’s capital, as fighting between rival militias has cut electricity, fuel, and water supplies. Tripoli, Libya – The air is thick in the Libyan capital, four weeks into a battle... Read more »
Ten-year-old child killed in Israeli air strike hours after three-day truce in Gaza expires. srael has hit the Gaza Strip with missiles and artillery for the first time in three days, while... Read more »
Israel reportedly offers unconditional ceasefire renewal but Hamas says no deal can be reached unless demands met. A leader of the Palestinian group Hamas has said there will not be a renewal... Read more »
More than 1,000 Palestinian citizens of Israel have been arrested since Israel’s Gaza offensive began in early July. More than 1,000 Palestinian citizens of Israel have been arrested by the Israeli police... Read more »
JERUSALEM: A child was killed and 30 people wounded in a strike on a refugee camp in Gaza City on Monday just minutes into an Israeli-declared truce, medics said. The strike hit... Read more »
Dozens of dead bodies remain under the rubble in Rafah, as Israel’s assault on southern Gaza kills scores of civilians. Rafah, Gaza Strip – Under continued Israeli air strikes and artillery fire, Issa... Read more »
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip express anger and despair as the death toll from Israel’s military campaign rises. Gaza City – As Israel continues to bombard the Gaza Strip with air strikes, many... Read more »
At least 16 dead and dozen others wounded in air strikes on Gaza Strip amid reports of possible ground offensive. Israel’s intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip has killed at least 16... Read more »
Despite Egyptian president’s visit to Khartoum, the two neighbours appear far from resolving their long-standing issues. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s efforts to reach out to the neighbouring regime in Sudan are... Read more »
Water supplies have dropped in key areas due to a sharp increase in production at the rebel-controlled Euphrates Dam. Gaziantep, Turkey – When severe water cuts began to hit Aleppo province in early... Read more »
Video emerges of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Mosul mosque delivering sermon justifying fighting Baghdad government. The newly elected leader of the Islamic State has made his first public appearance since proclaiming a caliphate,... Read more »
CAIRO: An Egyptian court sentenced Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie and 36 other to life in prison Saturday, and confirmed death sentences for 10 others, most of them on the run. Badie,... Read more »
Clashes surround funeral of Mohammed Abu Khdair, 17, killed in apparent revenge attack in occupied East Jerusalem. Jerusalem — The funeral for a Palestinian teenager murdered this week in an apparent revenge attack... Read more »
Kirkuk’s Turkmen vow to take up arms if the city is not returned to Iraqi central government. Kirkuk, Iraq – Wearing a flak jacket with a pistol on his hip, the president of... Read more »