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IS expansion in Libya prompts Cairo talks between foreign ministers
Egyptian foreign minister Sameh Shoukry will meet with his Libyan counterpart in Cairo Wednesday to address the…
Syrian Archaeologist ‘killed in Palmyra’ by ISIS
The archaeologist who looked after ancient ruins of Palmyra in Syria is reported to have been killed by Islamic…
Spanish arms sales to ME include no re-sale clause
The Spanish Defence Ministry issued a statement on Sunday that any arms sales between Spain and countries…
Libya PM withdraws offer to resign
Libya's internationally recognised prime minister, Abdullah al-Thani, has withdrawn an offer to resign, a move…
UAE condemns rebel ‘occupation’ of its Yemen embassy
The United Arab Emirates condemned the "occupation" of its embassy in Sanaa by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels,…
Saudi-led coalition bombs Yemen ‘aid port’ Hodeida
Jets from a Saudi-led coalition targeted rebel Houthi positions in Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeida early on…
Two Saudi guards killed on border with Yemen
Two Saudi border guards have been killed in an attack from Yemen by Iran-backed rebels, Riyadh's official news…
Toll in Syria regime raids near Damascus rises to 96
The toll in a deadly series of Syrian government air raids on a rebel-held town outside Damascus rose to 96 people…
Air strikes near Damascus kill at least 80 people
A Syrian government air strike northeast of Damascus killed about 80 people on Saturday, rescue workers and the…
Egyptian, Libyan foreign ministers discuss worsening security situation in Libya
Egypt's foreign minister Sameh Shoukry has pledged to ensure international backing to the official Libyan…