Politics Politics 2018-08-16 IRGC-affiliated institutes seek influence in Syria Through a network of affiliated institutions, Iran's IRGC has been encouraging loyalty to the Guardian of the Jurist, Ayatollah Khamenei. Politics 2018-07-18 Syrian towns of Fuaa, Kafraya to be evacuated Thousands of civilians will be able to leave the two pro-regime towns, which have been under siege for three years, after a deal was reached. Politics 2018-07-09 Daraa begins implementation of ceasefire deal More than 60,000 displaced civilians are returning to their homes in the southern province, though sporadic fighting continues in some areas. Politics 2018-06-20 Russia, Iran set for inevitable collision in Syria Both countries are seeking to establish a long-term presence in Syria to further their own economic and political interests, experts say. Politics 2018-04-17 Syrian opposition hands over al-Dumayr in Eastern Qalamoun Opposition factions affiliated with the Free Syrian Army's Southern Front have accepted the truce in order to spare civilian lives, an activist says. Politics 2018-04-02 Opposition fighters begin leaving last pocket of Ghouta Civilians and fighters from the Failaq al-Rahman and Jaish al-Islam factions and their families are heading for Idlib and Jarablus in Aleppo. Politics 2018-02-27 Fighting continues in Syria enclave despite truce: UN The main opposition groups in Eastern Ghouta said they would be willing to expel extremist fighters from the enclave as soon as a UN ceasefire takes effect. Politics 2018-02-15 Syrian regime threatens northern Homs city Regime forces have threatened to storm al-Rastan if Free Syrian Army factions do not withdraw from the area, one day after Tahrir al-Sham left the city. Politics 2017-12-18 Iraq turns its attention to fighting corruption Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued an ultimatum to those engaged in corruption: return stolen public funds or go to prison. Politics 2017-11-17 Iraq to hold elections on schedule in 2018 Parliamentary and provincial council elections will be held across the country on May 15th, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abbadi has said. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Next