Russia has asked Turkey to reopen three crossing points between regime-held and rebel-held areas in Syria, citing ‘humanitarian’ concerns.
Analysis: Has Ankara's role in northern Syria made any positive impact, or will it ultimately be counterproductive?
Somber Senate unites to reject election challenges
The US Senate resumed work after the building was stormed by protesters, with many senators withdrawing their objections to the results of the election.
Russia to send reinforcements to Syria flashpoint region
It follows clashes between Turkish-backed Syrian fighters and Kurdish militias in northern Syria.
Canadian Muslim's 'first Christmas' with housemates goes viral
A Muslim-Canadian has amused Twitter with his Christmas commentary.
Turkey conducts exercises in eastern Mediterranean
Turkey's defence ministry posted photos showing a naval vessel firing a cannon.
Turkey evacuates observation posts in Syrian regime-held territory: source
Turkish forces have evacuated seven military observation posts in regime-held areas of north-western Syria, a source has told ...
Russia and Turkey's complex regional rivalry
Analysis: Conflict dynamics in both Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh are part of a broad field of confrontation between Moscow and Ankara, stretching ...
Syria Insight: Idlib comes under focus after Turkish movements
Syria's Idlib remains a hive of military activity despite a Russian-Turkish ceasefire meant to reduce violence in the densely populated province.
Libya teachers, parents mobilise to fix battle-scarred school
Libyan teachers and parents are using the limited means at hand to repair buildings devastated by a year-long battle for Tripoli
Azerbaijan troops enter first district handed over by Armenia
Azerbaijani troops entered the Aghdam district, one of three handed back to Baku in a Russian-brokered peace deal with Armenia.
Villagers burn Karabakh houses ahead of Azerbaijan takeover
Residents of the Kalbajar district in Azerbaijan that was controlled by Armenian separatists for decades began a mass exodus this week after it ...
Turkey evacuates Syria outpost long-encircled by regime
Turkey started withdrawing from the Morek outpost in Hama, a province which is under regime control.
Dozens dead in IS, govt clashes in Syria's Raqqa
At least 28 fighters were killed in clashes between Syria pro-regime forces and Islamic State militants in the northern province of Raqqa.
Syria clashes continue after Russian FM says conflict ‘ended’
Clashes continued in the Syrian province of Idlib on Monday night despite Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying that the conflict ...
Russian warplanes strike Idlib in heaviest bombardment since ceasefire
Russian warplanes on Sunday launched approximately 30 strikes on the rebel-held Syrian city of Idlib, following increasing disagreements with Turkey, which backs Syrian rebels.
Israel launches air strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon
Israel launched air strikes at Hezbollah across the Lebanon border after suspected shots were fired by the militants.
Netanyahu vows 'forceful' response if more attacks from Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged a "forceful response" if further incidents take place on the Lebanese border.
Israel shells Hamas posts in Gaza after rocket fired
Israel has bombed Gaza almost daily since August 6.
Syrian regime kills and injures farmers in Idlib province
Two Syrian farmers were killed and three others injured in a Syrian regime attack in Idlib province.
Israeli tanks shell Gaza amid truce efforts
Gaza security officials said the fire hit Hamas observation posts near Al-Maghazi and Al-Bureij refugee camps and the city of ...
Egyptian mediators due in Gaza after week of conflict
Egyptian mediators are expected to arrive in Gaza to try and calm clashes with Israel that have gone on for one week.
Israel pounds Gaza as clashes over incendiary balloons continue
Israeli tanks have struck alleged Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip as clashes continue after the launch of incendiary balloons towards Israel ...
Fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza targets over balloon attacks
The Palestinian Red Crescent said that a pregnant woman and a three-year-old child were injured in the attacks and taken to hospital.