Iraqi forces launch attacks on militants, 57 killed
Iraqi forces backed by tribesmen launched attacks on militant groups in Iraq's western province of Anbar, killing 57 militants, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Syria speeds up reconciliation efforts at home
The Syrian government, discouraged by slow-paced international efforts to bring about a political solution to a three-year crisis in the country, has chosen another route to solve the crisis by reaching out to opposition fighters battling it on the ground.
Mortar shells hit school in Syria, 3 students dead
Three schoolchildren were killed Monday when mortar shells landed at a school in central Syria, official SANA news agency reported.
Iran's military might supports nuclear diplomacy: IRGC commander
Iran's military power provides huge support for the country's nuclear negotiating team, deputy commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was quoted as saying by Tehran Times daily on Monday.
Israel dismantles anti-settlement camp in Jordan Valley
The Israeli army dismantled on Monday a symbolic tent village two days after it was set up by Palestinian activists in the Jordan Valley to defy Israel's settlement activity there.
Gunmen kidnap British national in Yemen's capital: official
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped a British national in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Monday, the second foreigner seized in the Arab country within a week, an interior ministry official told Xinhua.
UAE summons Qatari ambassador over pro-Brotherhood cleric's comments
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) summoned the Qatari ambassador Faris al-Nuaimi on Sunday, giving the representative an official letter of protest over comments made by Doha-based cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi, local news agency WAM reported.
21 killed, 26 wounded in attacks in Iraq
At least 21 people were killed and 26 others wounded in violent attacks in Iraq on Sunday, police said.
Iran ready for long term deal: FM
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif said in Munich on Sunday that Iran was ready for a long term deal on its nuclear program, and trust between Iran and western countries must be rebuilt.
Erekat says no Mideast peace progress at meeting with Kerry
Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat said Sunday that no tangible progress was made in the Mideast peace talks he held with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington last week.