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Russian UN Envoy Calls on Closing Syria-Turkey Border to End ISIS Arms Flow

Wed Apr 20, 2016 21:27:56

Russian UN envoy said on Wednesday that closure of Syrian-Turkish border is a top priority to cut off ISIS weapons and militants transfer to Syria.

Opposition Leader Says Turkey Rejects PKK Calls for Peace Talks

Wed Apr 20, 2016 21:05:09

The Turkish government has rejected a call made a few months ago by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militant group to return to negotiations with Ankara, a pro-Kurdish opposition leader says.

Russia: Iran Plays Key Role in War against Terrorism

Wed Apr 20, 2016 20:46:03

A senior Russian official has hailed Iran’s role in the fight against terrorism in various countries, saying Moscow seeks more communication and interaction with Iran over the battle against terror.

Top Iraqi Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr Calls on Fresh Demos for New Government

Wed Apr 20, 2016 20:32:06

Prominent Iraqi cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, has called for renewed demonstrations aimed at pressing politicians to vote on a new government proposed by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to tackle corruption.

Syrian Army Troops, NDF Seize More Grounds East of Homs

Wed Apr 20, 2016 20:19:35

The Syrian Army troops and the National Defense Forces continued to push the ISIS terrorists back from more positions in the Eastern part of Homs province, and restored security to more regions near the recently-liberated city of Palmyra (Tadmur).

US President Meets Saudi King Salman in Riyadh amid 9/11 Controversy

Wed Apr 20, 2016 19:51:22

US President Barack Obama has met with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on a trip aimed to mend increasingly strained ties with the long-time Middle Eastern ally.

Daesh Militants Withdraw from More Areas East of Homs Province

Wed Apr 20, 2016 19:03:35

The Syrian Armed Forces’ rapid offensives on ISIS (Daesh / ISIL) centers near the recently-liberated city of Palmyra (Tadmur) forced the terrorist group to pull its forces back from two more strategic heights in the region.

VIDEO: Iraqi Forces Gain 3 ISIS Headquarters North Baquba, Rescue Children

Wed Apr 20, 2016 18:47:06

Iraqi officials announced the seizure of three main headquarters the ISIS during a security operation Northeast of Baquba.

ISIS Suffers Heavy Losses in Clashes with Syrian Army in Aleppo Province

Wed Apr 20, 2016 18:25:19

Pro-government forces in Syria launched a fresh round of attacks on the bases of the ISIS terrorist group in the Eastern and Northeastern parts of Aleppo province on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Yemeni Forces Foil Saudi Arabia Offensive to Capture Key Area in Jawf

Wed Apr 20, 2016 17:52:36

The Yemeni army and popular forces foiled an attempt by the Saudi-backed militias to win back a strategic region in al-Jawf province in Western Yemen on Wednesday.

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