Airstrikes cause civilian losses in Yemen

2015-03-31 09:53:32

Days of Saudi-backed airstrikes against Yemen's Shiite Houthi group has seen accumulated chaos and bloodshed as more countries have moved to evacuate their nationals from the crisis-engulfed Middle East nation.

Iran nuclear talks near deadline, differences remain

2015-03-31 09:21:50

Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program reached a critical phase Monday with diplomats struggling to overcome substantial differences just a day before a deadline for the outline of an agreement.

Scores of Chinese leave conflict-torn Yemen

2015-03-31 07:21:06

All Chinese citizens needing to leave Yemen were evacuated in two groups on Monday after Beijing mobilized its diplomatic missions and a naval fleet in the region for a combined operation.

Ongoing Yemen crisis draws international concern

2015-03-30 14:52:54

The ongoing Yemen crisis has triggered concerns of the international community as more countries evacuated their nationals from the conflict-torn nation and Arab states agreed on the formation of a joint military force to counter growing security threats.

Israeli Ex-PM found guilty on reopened corruption case

2015-03-30 14:45:51

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was found guilty on Monday on charges of corruption in the Jerusalem District Court.

Warship arrives to evacuate Chinese nationals from Yemen

2015-03-30 11:35:20

China has sent a naval fleet to help evacuate Chinese nationals from conflict-ridden Yemen as the situation continues to get worse.

Warplanes raid Yemen's capital as airstrike enters fourth day

2015-03-29 14:25:05

Warplanes of Saudi-led Arab coalition forces raided Yemen's capital of Sanaa on Saturday, as the airstrikes against the Shiite Houthi group enters the fourth day.

Al-Qaida in Syria seizes large parts of northern city

2015-03-28 20:36:25

Al-Qaida's affiliate in Syria, the Nusra Front, seized control of large parts of the northwestern city of Idlib from government forces Saturday, sweeping into neighborhoods close to the city center, opposition activists and the group said.

Afghan policemen display 86 kg of captured hashish

2015-03-26 17:25:06

Afghan border policemen display 86 kilograms of hashish captured during an operation in Nangarhar province,easternAfghanistan, March 26, 2015.

Iran condemns Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen

2015-03-26 17:12:47

Iran on Thursday condemned Saudi-led airstrikes on Yemen, urging an immediate end to the military strikes against the country.

Saudi Arabia, allies launch air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

2015-03-26 09:14:25

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies launched air strikes in Yemen against Houthi fighters who have tightened their grip on the southern city of Aden where the country's president had taken refuge.

China calls for all parties to push forward Iran nuclear talks

2015-03-25 10:05:35

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday that all parties involved in the Iran nuclear issue should grasp the current opportunities to strike a comprehensive deal.