Edward Yeranian

Diplomatic Ballet Precedes Arab, Gulf and Islamic Summits

Iran's deputy foreign minister Abbas Arakji wound up a three-nation Gulf visit to Oman, Kuwait and Qatar just as US National Security Advisor John Bolton began a diplomatic visit to United Arab Emirates

Iraq Offers to Mediate Crisis Between Iran, US

Iraqi foreign minister, Mohammed Alhakim, made the offer during a joint news conference in Baghdad with visiting Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif

Saudis Confirm Houthi Drone Attack on Airbase in Najra

Drone attack on Najran is second on Saudi territory in 48 hours, after reported missile attack near Mecca

Syrian Government Forces Advance in NW Region Between Idlib, Hama

Opposition forces are reporting heavy Russian airstrikes and at least 100 civilians killed in the last 10 days

Mixed Mideast Reaction Over US Carrier, Bomber Task Force Deployment

US National Security Advisor John Bolton announced group dispatched on Sunday amid tensions with Iran

Mixed Emotions as Egyptian Constitutional Referendum Begins

Amendments would deepen presidential powers and the military's presence in local communities

UN Appeals for Humanitarian Truce in Libya

Government troops say they are prepared to confront advances forces loyal to military commander Gen. Khalifa Haftar

Libyan PM Condemns Rival’s Move on Tripoli

Arab news channels broadcast video of Haftar's forces entering Tripoli Airport

Eastern Libyan Military Commander's Forces Reportedly Capture Western Town

U.N. officials meet internationally-recognized Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj in Tripoli as Haftar's forces take Gharyan

Algerian Political, Military Leaders Haggle Over Bouteflika's Succession

Some factions inside the government appear to be pushing for an interim succession by former President Lamine Zerwal

Arab Leaders Hold Annual Summit in Tunisia

Palestinian conflict, Syria and Iranian meddling in the region were key topics of discussion

Algerian Army Chief Wants President Declared Unfit to Lead

Call by Army Chief of Staff Ahmed Gaid Salah comes after weeks of protests against continued rule by ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Sudan's Refugees in Egypt: The Struggle to Cope

Influx of traumatized, desperate refugees puts a strain on Egypt

Sudan's Refugees in Egypt: The Struggle to Cope

The crisis in Sudan and turmoil in other parts of the Africa region have sent thousands of refugees fleeing their homelands in the hope of finding better lives for themselves and their children. Many are fleeing to Egypt, where Edward Yeranian reports the influx is causing a strain on resources.

Algerian Doctors, Students Protest as New Deputy PM Promises Change

Deputy Prime Minister Ramtane Lamamra calls rallies a 'family dispute' during a meeting in Moscow

Large Protests Continue Across Algeria for 4th Friday

Some activists complain on Twitter that public transport links to the capital Algiers were shut down

Court Hearing for Saudi Women Activists Draws International Criticism

Several women activists hear charges against them for the first time since being arrested last May

Iran's Rouhani Meets Top Iraqi Officials on Day One of Three-day State Visit

Iranian president hopes to increase trade volume between Iran and Iraq, despite Trump administration sanctions

Tens of Thousands Demonstrate Against Fifth Term for Algerian President Bouteflika

Streets of Khartoum Deserted in Response to Call for Strike

Sudanese trade unions call on workers in non-essential fields to heed general strike call Tuesday