Baghdad to Pay Salaries of Peshmerga, Civil Servants in Erbil
Iraq sent money to pay salaries of employees in the Kurdish region Monday for the first time since 2014, The Baghdad government said, although a dispute over how much it will send the Kurds in future
Moscow Expels 23 U.K. Diplomats
The Russian foreign ministry said the UK staff would be expelled from Moscow within a week in response to Britain's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats. But the Russian Federation has gone
Vladimir Putin Overwhelmingly Wins Another Six Years as Russia's Leader
There had been no doubt that Putin would win in his fourth electoral contest; he faced seven minor candidates and his most prominent foe was blocked from the ballot. With ballots from 80 percent
Afrin is captured...Next stop; Manbij
Turkish forces and the Free Syrian Army (FSA) opposition group have captured the city centre of Afrin in Syria, which was previously controlled by Kurdish fighters. Turkey - together with the
Sudan to host meeting to break the deadlock for Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Sudan would host a meeting between foreign and water ministers and heads of intelligence services form Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on April 4-5 regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Saudi state expected to take 35% stake in Saudi Binladin Group
The Saudi government is expected to take a 35 per cent stake in construction giant Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) as part of a financial settlement with state authorities. It represents the total
