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Russia said to send more warplanes to Syria, diplomacy ‘on life support’
Russia is sending more warplanes to Syria to ramp up its air campaign, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday,…
Saudi Arabia-Iran rivalry the stumbling block for an oil deal, analysts say
Longstanding tensions between Middle Eastern rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran will hold OPEC back from an oil…
US pledges $360 million aid to Syria
The US has pledged to provide $364m (£276m) more in humanitarian aid to people affected by the war in Syria. The…
Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies at 93
Shimon Peres, who served twice as Israel's prime minister and once as president, has died at the age of 93. Mr…
Jordanians protest writer’s assassination, demand resignation of government
Protesters in Jordan demanded Monday that the government resign for its failure to protect a Christian writer shot…
Gulf may arm rebels now Syria truce is dead; say U.S. officials
The collapse of the latest Syria ceasefire has increased the possibility that Gulf states might arm Syrian rebels…
Saudi Arabia reduces ministers’ pay, cuts public sector bonuses
Saudi Arabia will slash ministers' salaries by 20 percent and scale back financial perks for public sector…
Algeria petroleum minister sees hurdles to OPEC, Russia output deal
OPEC members and Russia have substantial issues to work out before reaching a deal to limit oil production, but…
Battle rages near Aleppo, air onslaught continues
Warplanes bombed a strategic camp on the northern edge of Aleppo on Sunday as Syrian government and rebel forces…
Jordanian writer shot dead outside court ahead of cartoon trial
A gunman shot dead Jordanian writer Nahed Hattar on Sunday outside the court where he was to stand trial on…