Middle East

Yemen’s former President Saleh killed after Houthis stop his motorcade

CAIRO — It was a bitter end for the former president who had ruled the north of Yemen and then a united north and south for nearly 34 years. His death...

US-led coalition says its airstrikes have killed 801 in Syria, Iraq

The U.S.-led coalition targeting the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq said Thursday its airstrikes have killed 801 civilians since late 2014. The figures came in the coalition's latest monthly statement...

Iraqi forces launch operation to clear last Islamic State positions in desert

Iraqi military officials say government forces launched an operation Thursday to clear the last Islamic State fighters from positions in the desert bordering Syria. In a statement, the military said troops from...

Iran in mourning after earthquake that killed 430

Iran is observing an official day of mourning Tuesday for the victims of Sunday's powerful earthquake along the mountainous border with Iraq. President Hassan Rouhani was due to visit areas impacted by...

Saudi-led coalition to reopen some Yemen ports

A Saudi-led coalition says it will reopen some airports and seaports in Yemen in order to allow in humanitarian aid. The move comes a week after the coalition announced a temporary closure...

Israel: Military shot down Syrian spy drone

Israel shot down a Syrian military spy drone near the border on Saturday, the Israeli military said. The Israeli military shot down the reconnaissance drone with a Patriot interceptor missile as it...

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