Conflict
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:23
"Sometimes I don't recognise it as my city anymore," says Mr Chalhoub. "Sometimes I feel it's no longer Tripoli or Lebanon. Sometimes I feel like I am in Syria."
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:02
Israel's prime minister met with wounded Syrians treated at an Israeli hospital Tuesday and blamed Iran for bloodshed in neighboring Syria as world powers meet in Vienna for talks over Tehran's nuclear program.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:00
Members and staff are reported to have left the Congress building but there was no visible extra security in the road outside which remains open to traffic, unlike previous occasions when there have been threats to Congress.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 07:16
Former rebels had given the General National Congress a late Tuesday deadline to hand over power.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 07:09
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 12:14
"Our teams have neither the mandate nor the resources required to investigate reported incidents", he added.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 12:12
greeing to withdraw snipers, the parties would also contribute to the formation of mutual trust and thus would create a more favorable atmosphere for fruitful negotiations, OSCE Chairman-in-Office Personal Representative said.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:58
While the United States explores potential new strategies, analysts say, Mr. Assad is forging ahead with his own: pounding civilians out of rebel-held districts or using military means to make life miserable for those left inside.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:54
Iran's interior minister has warned it may send forces into Pakistan if it does not act to free five Iranian border guards seized 10 days ago.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 - 11:53
Ms Khawaja had spent nearly a year in prison after being convicted on several charges, including participation in an illegal gathering and insulting police.