
SYRIA
Delegates discussing Syria peace in Kazakh capital
Representatives from the Syrian government and opposition groups are in the Kazakh capital to attend negotiations mediated by Iran, Russia and Turkey.

Representatives from the Syrian government and opposition groups are in the Kazakh capital to attend negotiations mediated by Iran, Russia and Turkey.

An aide to the new president says former leader Yahya Jammeh stole $11 million before going into exile.

Trump and Netanyahu have agreed to consult closely on Middle East issues, including Iran, the White House says.

France's former education minister and former prime minister are in the lead in the first round of voting to get the Socialist Party’s nomination for president.

US President Donald Trump is supported by “billionaire after billionaire,” says Bernie Sanders.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says “ramifications” are agreed upon with Jordan if the US decides to move its embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds.

Britain's military sent tanks down the tunnel linking the country to France to see if the route could be effectively used to send troops to Europe.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is invited to Washington by US President Donald Trump.

Oil producing countries say a deal with OPEC to cut oil output starts strong.

Despite the results of elections in other countries, the sanctions against Moscow are here to stay, says Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

US President Donald Trump says he took a “beautiful” letter from former President Barack Obama, which he will keep secret.

The UK government’s sale of weapons to Turkey is an “irresponsible” move because the weapons might be used against group fighting Daesh, says an analyst.

Iran says a peaceful transition of power in the Gambia strengthens democracy in the region and establishes peace in the African country.

"We want democracy, with thieves in prison," chanted the protesters.

Yemeni forces have launched a major offensive against Saudi military bases, inflicting heavy damage and casualties.

Iraqi government forces regain control of two more neighborhoods in the eastern sector of Mosul.

Police said about 12,000 people are estimated to have taken part in the protest.

An analyst says Israel has always defied the United Nations resolutions since its creation and is challenging the world body by approving the construction of more settlements.