Bahrain: Tiny Gulf State Shaken By Shiite-led Protests

Lebanon's Economy Faces Stark Choice: Reform Or Collapse

GRU Head Dies After 'Serious And Long Illness'

The chief of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency, Igor Korobov, has died after “a serious and long illness,” Russian media reported on November 21, quoting the Defense Ministry.

Iraq Eyes Cutting Imports With New Basra Dairy Plant

Drought, Climate Change Drive Migration To Already Parched Province

U.S. Targets Iran-Russia Network Over Oil Sent To Syria

Netherlands Proposes New EU Human Rights Sanctions Regime

The Netherlands is proposing a new EU sanctions regime that would target individuals accused of human rights abuses worldwide.

More Iranian Officials Warn Europe Over Lack Of Progress On Trade

Iranian officials showing impatience with lack of progress on European promise of finding mechanisms for mutual trade.

EU Backs Iran Sanctions Over Foiled France Attack Plot -Diplomats

Outspoken Female Executive Nominated To Run Hardline-Dominated Province

Reformist leaders of Iran's Khorasan Razavi province have nominated a female candidate to run the hardliner-dominated province's highest executive office.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Rejects Rumors About Zarif Resignation

After coming under pressure by conservatives, Iran's foreign ministry has to react to rumors of Zarif's resignation.