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Palestinian, Israeli delegates trade barbs at U.N. climate summit
The Palestinian president and Israel's ambassador to the United Nations traded barbs on Friday during a signing…
Syrian talks appear doomed as air strike kills dozens in market
Syrian peace talks appeared all but doomed on Tuesday after air strikes killed about 40 people in a crowded…
Obama lands in Saudi Arabia amid tensions with historic ally
US President Barack Obama lands in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to intensify the struggle against militants and…
US seeks Gulf special force, naval cooperation
The United States is seeking greater special forces and naval cooperation with the Gulf states to counter Iran's…
Kuwait oil strike enters second day
A walkout by thousands of Kuwaiti oil workers entered its second day on Monday, slashing production by over 60…
U.S. to send more troops to Iraq to tackle Islamic State
The United States will send more troops to Iraq and will put them closer to the front lines of battle there to…
Syria rebels vow armed response to regime ceasefire ‘violations’
Several of Syria's key opposition factions said Monday they were launching an armed response to what they alleged…
9 Yemeni prisoners sent from Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia
The United States on Saturday transferred nine Yemeni men to Saudi Arabia from the U.S. military prison at…
Saudi to announce reform plan April 25 – Bloomberg
Saudi Arabia will announce on April 25 a comprehensive plan to prepare the kingdom for an era in which it does not…
Iraq in political limbo after stalled reform attempts
Failed attempts to oust the speaker of parliament and a fresh ultimatum from an influential Shia cleric have left…