States hosting Syrian refugees near ‘breaking point’
UNHCR, ministers stress the need for a political solution to ease Syrian…
Deal clinched for rebel retreat from Syria’s Homs: negotiator
Around 2,250 people, mostly fighters, will evacuate the Old City area, which…
Suez Cement Company invests EGP 300m to convert plants to use coal power
The company is still waiting for final approval from the Ministry of…
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…
Iraq violence kills over 30 people in 24 hours
The bloodshed comes as officials count ballots from the 30 April general…
Army kills 37 Qaeda suspects in south Yemen: ministry
Residents there told AFP on Sunday of “exceptionally” heavy artillery fire and…
Hamas won’t recognise Israel, accept Quartet terms
AFP - Hamas will never recognise Israel and will not accept the…
UN chides donors for not enough aid to Syrian refugees
Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and his counterparts from Turkey and Iraq,…
Cabinet clashes trial postponed to 11 May
Ahmed Douma, 268 others on trial for 2011 violence