Suspected chemical attack in Mosul, Red Cross says
Twelve residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from a suspected chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross … Read More
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The number of Iraqi refugees fleeing western Mosul shot up to more than 46,000 by Friday, according to Iraq’s Ministry of Migration and Displaced. The number of refugees is expected … Read More
Jordan executes 15 inmates, including 10 convicted of terrorism
Jordan executed 15 inmates at dawn Saturday, including 10 who were convicted of terrorism, officials said.
Car bombs rock Baghdad neighborhoods
A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence.
Egypt: 51 killed in clashes during protests
At least 44 people were killed and more than 200 were wounded in clashes in Egypt on Sunday, the country’s Health Ministry said.
Syria: Refugees inside their own country
The ongoing violence in Syria has left millions of people displaced. And while many Syrians fled to neighboring countries to escape the bloodshed, others have remained despite being in harm’s … Read More
Morsy gets trial date amid Egypt turmoil
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy is slated to stand trial starting on November 4.
Syria ‘cooperative’ on chemical weapons
Syria’s government is cooperating with the international team charged with overseeing the destruction of the nation’s chemical weapons, a team official said.
Saudi preacher sentenced to 8 years
An Islamist preacher accused of fatally torturing his 5-year-old daughter, Lama, has been sentenced to eight years in prison, a human-rights official said.
Syria: Weapons team faces many dangers — Ban
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the international mission to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons is unprecedented and that the team faces many dangers.