Bashar al-Assad allies Russia, Iran in Mideast resurgence
After years of waning influence, Russia and Iran made a dramatic comeback in the Middle East in 2015 as they threw their support behind Syria`s embattled President Bashar al-Assad.
Dec 21, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
Libyan rivals sign disputed unity government deal
A group of lawmakers from Libya`s rival parliaments, as well as other political figures, inked the UN-sponsored accord in the Moroccan resort of Skhirat.
Dec 18, 2015, 10:39 AM IST
How Tony Blair prevented Muammar Gaddafi's chemical weapons from falling into Islamic State's hands
Blair, as ex-PM, had spoken to Gaddafi on phone before he was killed.
Dec 11, 2015, 19:00 PM IST
Islamic State militants gains control over 12 camps in Libya's Sirte
Besides the eastern city of Sirte, IS affiliates have earlier taken over the city of Derna.
Dec 04, 2015, 07:03 AM IST
Tunisia names three suspects wanted over bus bombing
Tunisia has identified three suspects wanted over Tuesday`s suicide bombing that killed 12 presidential guards and is offering a financial reward for information leading to their arrest.
Nov 28, 2015, 17:10 PM IST
Tunisia attacks were planned in Libya: Minister
A series of attacks in Tunisia claimed by the Islamic State group that killed dozens of people including foreign tourists was planned in neighbouring Libya, a top official said Friday.
Nov 27, 2015, 21:38 PM IST
UN pushes for final Libyan unity agreement
Members of Libya's two rival parliaments will meet separately to discuss the UN proposal.
Nov 03, 2015, 11:04 AM IST
Women like burqas as they don't need to wear makeup: Donald Trump
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has said women in the Islamic world like wearing burqas because it is easier as they do not have to wear makeup.
Oct 28, 2015, 12:22 PM IST
UN proposes National Unity Government for Libya's warring factions, obstacles remain
The United Nations on Thursday proposed to a national unity government to Libya's warring factions meant to end their conflict, but any deal must overcome resistance from hardliners and pass a vote in their rival parliaments to succeed.
Oct 09, 2015, 10:50 AM IST
