UN chief hopes for Syria conference in early June Lexington Herald-Leader MOSCOW — U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is holding out hope that an international conference to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the Syrian civil war will be held in early June. | The U.S. and Russia have agreed to try to bring the Syrian regime and opposition to the negotiating table, b...
Karzai seeks Indian military aid amid Pakistan row Lexington Herald-Leader KABUL, Afghanistan — An aide to Afghan President Hamid Karzai says he will seek military aid from India during a three-day visit this week. Karzai's trip comes during escalating border tension with Pakistan, India's archrival. | Karzai spokesman Aimal Faizi says the president will discuss rece...
Netanyahu says further strikes on Syria a possibility The Irish Times Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has made it clear that additional strikes on Syria are a distinct possibility, despite warnings from Damascus that such actions could spark a war. | Mr Netanyahu told ministers yesterday that the Middle East ...
Iraq violence: Policemen killed in fresh attacks BBC News At least three police officers have been killed after gunmen attacked their station in northern Iraq, local officials say. | They say another two policemen were wounded in the town of Rawa, some 260km (160 miles) north-west of Baghdad. | Reports also...
U.S. Criticizes Russian Missile Sale to Syria Chosunilbo The top U.S. military officer says Russian missile shipments to Syria are "ill-timed" and "very unfortunate." | The remarks by General Martin Dempsey were the first U.S. confirmation that Russia made the sale of so-called ship-killer cruise missiles ...
Eritrean tells of Sinai torture for ransom BBC News After seven months of beatings, burns, electric shocks and constant threats to kill him, an Eritrean refugee has finally been freed by his kidnappers in Egypt's Sinai desert. Covered in deep scars and suffering from breathing problems and bone i...
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Saudi vies to avoid Afghan-style blowback from Syria The Siasat Daily May 19: | Chastened by the experience of Afghanistan, where hundreds of Saudis fought before returning to sow terror at home, the kingdom is battling to avoid similar blowback from...
Tunisia: after the revolution The Observer Making waves: Sidi Bou Said, near Tunis and the Bay of Carthage. Photograph: Idealink Photography/Alamy | Sidi Bou Said's signature blue-and-white houses are framed with sweet-smel...
Tunisia: after the revolution The Guardian The birthplace of the Arab spring, Tunisia is getting back into its stride as a go-to destination for independent travellers in search of vibrant souks and laid-back coastal boltho...
Check Out The Futuristic New Metro Station Being Built In Saudi Arabia Business Insider Zaha Hadid is known for her groundbreaking architecture around the world. | For her latest project, the architect will build a new subway station in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. | The renderings were just made available, and it appears that the statio...
Saudi vies to avoid Afghan-style blowback from Syria The Siasat Daily May 19: | Chastened by the experience of Afghanistan, where hundreds of Saudis fought before returning to sow terror at home, the kingdom is battling to avoid similar blowback from the conflict in Syria, analysts say. | In recent months, Saudi officials have issued increasingly stern warnings against volunteers from the conservative Sunni Muslim ki...
