Agence France-Presse
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 12:24
The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, has said that "factors are not yet in place" for peace talks despite efforts by world powers to convene a meeting next month.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 08:17
"Thousands of families also remain trapped in other locations across Syria, for example in Nubil, Zahra, old Aleppo town, old Homs town and Hassakeh," she said.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 07:53
The Gaza Strip's Hamas prime minister Ismail Haniyeh has denied reports that his group was involved in fighting in the neighbouring Egyptian Sinai or in Syria.
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 10:44
Protesting security personnel have driven Tunisia's top leaders from a memorial ceremony for two policemen killed by gunmen, in a sign of growing frustration over the costly fight against rebel fighters.
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 10:10
The U,S, is working out a deal to move part of its operations at the Manas air base in Kyrgyzstan to Romania, AFP has reported, citing U.S. defense officials.
Friday, October 18, 2013 - 10:07
Tunisian security forces have killed "several terrorists" in an operation against an armed group suspected of an attack this week in which two policeman died, the interior ministry said Friday.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 13:05
It added that the clashes did not reach the buildings holding thousands of prisoners, mostly common criminals but also Islamist militants.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 12:48
Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki will meet President Barack Obama at the White House on Nov. 1, U.S. officials said.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 12:46
Chemical weapons inspectors have verified 11 sites in Syria that were identified by Damascus on Wednesday, continuing their process of eliminating Syria’s arsenal.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 - 09:00
Observatory director Rami Abdel Rahman said that government troops had been supported by Hezbollah fighters as well as volunteers from the Abul Fadl al-Abbas brigade, who include Iraqis.