(BBC)- A Spanish court has ordered the first criminal investigation into the actions of Syrian government officials during the country's civil war. The case involves a Spanish woman, born in Syria, who said her brother was tortured and executed by Syrian security forces in 2013....

A senior Russian general has criticized the U.S.-led coalition fighting ISIS militants for allegedly targeting infrastructure - including a key dam - in territory held by the extremist group in Syria. Col. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the military's General Staff on Tuesday accused the coalition...

A German official on Tuesday accused Turkey of carrying out "unacceptable" spying on alleged sympathizers of the movement led by exiled preacher Fethullah Gulen, blamed for a failed coup last year. "It is notable with what intensity and ruthlessness the people living abroad are being...

Amazon.com (AMZN.O) has agreed to buy Middle East online retailer Souq.com, thwarting a last minute bid by Dubai billionaire Mohamed Alabbar's Emaar Malls EMAA.DU. The value and terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to close in 2017, according to a joint statement...