Middle East

Syrian Army Captures Five Villages In Idlib Within 12 Hours

DAMASCUS, Dec 21 (NNN-SANA) – The Syrian army advanced in battles against the rebels in the northwestern province of Idlib,…

Lebanon’s New PM Plans A Government Of Experts

BEIRUT, Dec 21 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s newly-appointed Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, vowed to form a government of experts, to deal…

China-Aided Conservatory Starts Construction In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Dec 21 (NNN-NNA) – Construction of a China-aided conservatory, with an investment of 62 million U.S. dollars, was started…

30 Palestinians Injured In Anti-Israel Protest In Eastern Gaza

GAZA, Palestine, Dec 21 (NNN-WAFA) – At least 30 Palestinian demonstrators were injured on Friday, during clashes with Israeli soldiers…

485 Killed In Protests In Iraq Since Early Oct

BAGHDAD, Dec 21 (NNN-NINA) – The casualty toll in protests since early Oct in Iraq, raised to 485 dead and…

Syrian Constitutional Committee Lacks Consensus On Agenda, Broader Political Process Needed: UN

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 21 (NNN-SANA) – The second session of the Syrian constitutional committee, failed to get off the ground,…

Palestinian President Hails ICC’s Decision To Probe “Situation In Palestine”

RAMALLAH, Palestine, Dec 21 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, hailed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC), to…

Malaysia calls for greater trade among Muslim countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Muslim countries should activate greater trade and investment to create economies of scale by…

Bosnian court orders one-month detention for five men deported from Syria

ZAGREB, Dec 20 (NNN-HINA) – Five of the men who were deported from Syria to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday…

French warship to spearhead European mission in Gulf from next year

The Frigate Courbet PARIS, Dec 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A European operation to ensure safe shipping in the Gulf region, scene…