Rebels

Two million at risk of siege in Syria's Aleppo: UN

More than two million people in Syria`s Aleppo are in danger of coming under total siege, the United Nations has warned, calling for immediate access to the heavily bombed city.

Aug 09, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Syrian army recaptures falling military positions in Aleppo

The Syrian army recaptured military positions the rebels had stormed earlier on Saturday in southern Aleppo province in northern Syria, according to pan-Arab al-Mayadeen TV and a military source.

Aug 07, 2016, 08:13 AM IST

Two Saudi Arabian nationals among three killed in prison fight in Manipur

Three prisoners including two Saudi Arabian nationals were killed in a fight in a jail in India`s remote northeastern state of Manipur, officials said.

Jul 30, 2016, 18:44 PM IST

Fresh clashes in Yemen kill 44 as UN seeks talks with rebels

Fighting in Yemen killed at least 44 people in a 24-hour period to Wednesday, military officials said, as the UN`s peace envoy arrived in the capital to meet rebels.

Jul 13, 2016, 23:17 PM IST

Thousands flee South Sudan capital as heavy clashes between rebels and govt soldiers take Juba 'back to war'

Thousands of people fled renewed heavy fighting in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of the city.

Jul 10, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Five soldiers killed in S Sudan clashes

Five soldiers have been killed in a shootout in South Sudan's capital Juba.

Jul 08, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Yemen rebels free US, Saudi, British hostages

 Shiite rebels in Yemen released two Americans, two Saudis and a Briton on Sunday after detaining them for around six months, Yemeni and US officials said.

Sep 21, 2015, 06:29 AM IST

Syria sees Russia game changer, US-trained rebels enter fray

 Syria predicted today that Russia's growing military role will prove a game changer in the fight against jihadists, as 75 rebels trained under a beleaguered US programme entered the fray.

Sep 21, 2015, 01:12 AM IST

Yemen loyalists claim advances against rebels in Marib

 Yemeni loyalist forces, backed by the Saudi-led Arab coalition, advanced Tuesday in a key province east of Sanaa on the third day of a major ground offensive against Shiite rebels, military sources said.

Sep 15, 2015, 19:13 PM IST