Western-backed forces edged into the final redoubts of the two capitals of Islamic State's self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, hampered by fierce resistance from the militants and the presence of human shields. Iraqi commanders have predicted final victory in Mosul this...

Turkey appeared to toughen its stance in talks to reunify Cyprus by insisting Tuesday that it won't sign up to any deal involving the withdrawal of all its troops from the ethnically divided Mediterranean island nation. At talks to end Cyprus' 43-year ethnic divide at the Swiss ski resort of...

Russia may deploy its military to police the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria within two to three weeks after finalizing an agreement with Turkey and Iran, Russian negotiator Alexander Lavrentyev said on Tuesday. Moscow, Ankara and Tehran are yet to agree the details of the...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Isis on Tuesday launched attack on the Iran-backed Shiite militia at the border with Iraq northeastern Syria as new wave of displaced people crossed into the Kurdish-led areas, local activist said. The fierce clashes near Tel Sufouk bordr crossing between ISIS and the Popular...