Saudi backs Syria talks despite row with Iran, says UN envoy
Saudi Arabia signaled on Tuesday (January 6) that the breach in its relations with Iran would not affect talks on…
9 years ago
Asia
Gov’t prioritizes safety of 2 million Filipinos in the Middle East
The Philippine government is focusing on the safety of more than 2 million Filipinos based in the Middle East after…
9 years ago
Dissolution of diplomatic ties a loss for Saudi Arabia, say Iranians
Residents in the Iranian capital of Tehran have spoken out against the actions of Saudi Arabia as tensions between the…
9 years ago
14 killed, more than 30 injured in northwest China bus fire
Fourteen people were killed and more than 30 injured in a bus fire on Tuesday morning in northwest China's Ningxia…
9 years ago
Curfew imposed on Yemen’s Aden after fighting kills 12
Government troops regained full control of Yemen's Aden port on Monday (January 4), after hours of fierce clashes with gunmen…
9 years ago
Saudi-Iran crisis will not affect Saudi peace process role – Saudi U.N. ambassador
Saudi Arabia's decision to break off diplomatic ties with Iran will not affect its own efforts to secure peace in…
9 years ago
White House urges restraint in Saudi-Iranian tensions
The White House on Monday (January 4) urged Saudi Arabia and Iran to show restraint in the crisis spurred by…
9 years ago
Fifth gunman killed in Indian air base attack, operations still on
A fifth gunman was killed on Monday (January 4) as Indian security forces battled for the third day to clear…
9 years ago
Four dead, 100 injured in northeast India earthquake
A powerful earthquake struck north-eastern India before dawn on Monday (January 4), killing at least four people and injuring nearly…
9 years ago
Tokyo stocks start the year down
Japanese stocks began 2016 on a lower note on Monday (January 4), playing catch-up to falls in U.S. stocks in…
9 years ago
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