UN envoy alarmed by rising number of child casualties in Yemen
2015-04-01 13:22:41
A UN envoy in charge of protecting children in armed conflict on Tuesday said that she was alarmed by the rising number of child casualties in Yemen, calling on all warring sides to "avoid creating new risks for children".
Heavy Arab raids rock capital city
2015-04-01 07:49:55
Explosions lit up the sky above Yemen's capital as Arab coalition warplanes pounded rebel positions in the heaviest raids yet of the 6-day-old Saudi-led operation, witnesses said on Tuesday.
Iran talks heading for new phase
2015-04-01 07:49:55
Wrapping up six days of marathon nuclear talks with mixed results, Iran and six world powers prepared on Tuesday to issue a general statement agreeing to continue negotiations in a new phase aimed at reaching a comprehensive accord by the end of June, officials said.
WHO chief: Syria solution urgent
2015-04-01 07:47:21
Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization, said it's urgent to find a solution to the four-year-long Syrian crisis soon, as it is now "imposing a heavy burden" on humanitarian efforts.
IS attack kills 44 in central Syria
2015-04-01 09:17:18
A total of 44 people were killed, including women and children, and more than 20 others wounded Tuesday when extremist groups attacked a pro-government town in central Syria, according to Syria's national TV.
104 Chinese nationals evacuated from Yemen back in Beijing
2015-04-01 06:21:13
The first group of Chinese nationals evacuated fromYemen have arrived in Beijing and another 476 people are waiting for aircraft to fly back home.
Iraqi forces recapture government HQ in Tikrit
2015-03-31 21:22:37
Iraqi security forces retook control of Salahudin's provincial government compound and several presidential palaces from the Islamic State militants in the provincial capital city of Tikrit.
Syria situation is desperate, UN chief
2015-03-31 17:37:01
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said "regional stability is buckling" because of the four-year-old Syria crisis, and "almost 5 million Syrians are still trapped" in besieged areas.
Iran nuke talks to continue in new phase
2015-03-31 17:22:58
Officials say that Iran and six world powers are close to ending the latest round of nuclear talks with a statement that lacks specifics accompanied by documents outlining more detailed understandings.
Over 500 Chinese evacuees from conflict-torn Yemen arrive in Djibouti
2015-03-31 11:23:20
More than 500 Chinese evacuees from conflict-ridden Yemen have arrived at the Djibouti port as the situation continues to deteriorate in Yemen.
Israel, China launch task force to boost economic ties
2015-03-31 11:11:01
Israel and China on Monday launched a joint Israeli-Chinese Task Force to boost business cooperation between the two countries in Tel Aviv.
Over 500 Chinese evacuees from Yemen arrive in Djibouti
2015-03-31 11:03:10
More than 500 Chinese evacuees from conflict-ridden Yemen have arrived at the Djibouti port as the situation continues to deteriorate in Yemen.