
INTERVIEWS
'US troops to escalate militancy in Syria'
The US strengthens insurgencies as a means of undermining the Syrian government, says an analyst.

The US strengthens insurgencies as a means of undermining the Syrian government, says an analyst.

A US airstrike against purported Daesh positions in the Iraqi city of Mosul kills 90 government soldiers.

A senior Iranian official says the Palestinians will achieve a final victory against Israel only through resistance.

Police said the four were planning an attack on "a vital location in Central Jakarta."

The US cannot guarantee the arms being sent to militants in Syria will not fall into hands of Daesh, the State Department says.

Western powers call for a new round of talks between representatives from the Syrian government and the opposition.

"The Colombian peace agreement is a ray of hope in a world troubled by so many conflicts and so much intolerance," President Santos said.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summons the British envoy to Tehran over Prime Minister Theresa May’s meddlesome remarks.

The Iranian first vice president says the British prime minister’s anti-Iran remarks humiliate the Arab states in the Persian Gulf.

The death of Abraham Hamid is "a big blow" to Abu Sayyaf, said a Philippine regional military spokesman.

Turkish authorities issue arrest warrants for 55 people on charges of affiliation to the Gulen movement.

UK protesters disrupted a speech by Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn to demand an end to war in Syria.

Iran's chief Armed Forces spokesman says the Iranian military forces will give a tough response to any US aggression.

The Pentagon is drawing up proposals to offer to Donald Trump to intensify the military campaign in Iraq and Syria, officials say.

The parliament is expected to ratify a budget bill that is expected to save some $6.5 billion for the country in 2017.

A political expert censures the US administrations’ cover-up of Israel's nuclear proliferation activities.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is expected to clinch a deal with non-OPEC producers to reduce oil output.

There are now 83 potential suspects and 98 clubs involved in the UK inquiry into child abuse in English football, police chiefs have said.