Geneva II could be start of solution to Syria crisis despite hurdles
The countdown for the International Geneva II conference on the Syrian crisis has begun, as Syrian analysts deem it as the beginning of a solution despite the low expectations by the domestic opposition groups.
Libyan official reiterates support of African Union
The First Deputy Speaker of the General National Congress of Libya, Ezeddin Al-Awamy on Friday reiterated Libya's support to the African Union (AU).
22 killed, 65 wounded in bombing attacks in Iraq's capital
At least 22 people were killed and 65 others wounded in a wave of violent attacks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Saturday, police said.
Syrian opposition to attend Geneva II peace conference
Syria's main opposition bloc, the Syrian National Coalition (SNC), announced here it would attend the Geneva II peace conference after holding a secret vote on its participation on Saturday.
UNODC chief condemns deadly attack in Kabul
Head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) in Vienna on Saturday condemned the Friday attack on a busy Restaurant in Kabul.
Libyan forces regain southern military base after airstrikes
The Libyan forces regained control of a southern military base from gunmen after war planes struck targets in the restive region, a defense ministry spokesman announced Saturday.
US welcomes Syrian opposition's agreement to attend peace conference
Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday lauded the Syrian opposition's agreement to attend a peace conference slated for Wednesday in the Swiss city of Montreux, pledging continuing US support in the peace process.
Voters approve Egypt new constitution with 38.6 pct turnout
Egyptian voters overwhelmingly approved the country's new constitution by 98.1 percent of votes saying "yes" to the military-backed charter, the High Election Commission (HEC) officially declared in a press conference Saturday, noting that the turnout was 38.6 percent.
13 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Friday's Kabul terror attack: police
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)chief on Friday said its resident representative in Afghanistan was killed in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul.
IMF chief says its representative killed in Kabul
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)chief on Friday said its resident representative in Afghanistan was killed in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul.