Syria presidential campaign launches despite war
The election is being staged despite a raging civil war, with dozens…
Israel closes Golan zone adjacent to Syria
Rebels in southern Syria set up earlier this year the so-called Southern…
Israeli FM Lieberman slams Arab Israelis over Nakba protest
Around 10,000 protesters, many waving Palestinian flags, joined a rally in northern…
Lebanon rapped for blocking Palestinians fleeing Syria
AFP - Human Rights Watch and a UN refugee agency expressed concern…
South Sudan army battles rebels for key oil town
Bentiu fell into rebel hands last month, and opposition forces were accused…
Libya assembly speaker confirms Miitig as premier
AFP - The speaker of Libya’s General National Congress confirmed Ahmed Miitig…
Rebels to leave Syria’s Homs in deal in 48 hours: Governor
The agreement involves the fate of about 2,250 fighters, civilians and injured…
Deal clinched for rebel retreat from Syria’s Homs: negotiator
Around 2,250 people, mostly fighters, will evacuate the Old City area, which…
Assad to face two candidates in Syria presidential vote
Twenty-three candidates had initially registered to run against Assad, but most did…
Libyan MPs try again to elect a PM
AFP - Libya’s parliament met on Sunday to decide between two candidates…