US sanctions on Iran, rising unrest in the Middle East and North Africa and oil price volatility are dragging regional economic growth, the International Monetary Fund said Monday. The IMF warned in a bi-annual economic outlook report that prospects for the region are "clouded by elevated...

Forces backing Libya's internationally recognised government fought house-to-house battles with troops loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar in southern parts of the capital Tripoli on Sunday and appeared to be gaining ground. Government soldiers, some in jeans and t-shirts, took cover by...

Twelve Yemeni civilians, including five children, were killed in two attacks in the past two days, pro-government and rebel forces said Sunday, trading accusations over the targeting of non-combatants. A mother and her four children were killed Sunday in a Houthi rebel attack in...

After years of fighting, the Syrian Democratic Forces have declared final victory over Isis. This victory is a gift and provides hope, not least for those who suffered under their cruelty. But as we celebrate the defeat of Isis we must not forget the sacrifice of women as the battle for Syria...