Syrian opposition activists and a rebel leader say cease-fire occurring in two key battlegrounds in western region of nation
At least 800 injured in incident near Mecca during final ritual of annual pilgrimage
Ritual said to take place on hillside where Islam's prophet, Muhammad, gave his final sermon
More than 120 cases of disease reported in and near Baghdad; poor sanitation, unclean drinking water blamed as main causes
New rebel offensive reportedly paralyzed 30-kilometer stretch of Damascus to Homs highway along border with Lebanon
US asks Greece to ban Russian flyovers into Syria after reports of Russian forces in Latakia
Temple of Bel is second Roman-era structure to be blown up by IS militants, following destruction of Temple of Balshamin
Exiled foreign minister also says residents in parts of Sana'a have been committing acts of resistance against Shi'ite Houthi rebels
Speaking in Tehran, where he has been staying, Nouri al-Maliki accuses Turkish leader, Kurdish regional president for handing Iraqi city to IS last year
IS reportedly kill scores of captives in port city of Sirte after reclaiming region earlier this week
Scattered protests against corruption, political system continue in several cities as heat wave, power cuts add to pressure on government to take action
Proposal comes in wake of large protests in number of Iraqi cities over corruption and government's inability to provide electricity amid scorching heat wave
Arab media report that 3,000 troops captured Houtha, capital of south Yemeni province of Lahej from Houthi rebels Wednesday
Foreign policy chief says she seeks 'smooth implementation' of accord as Iran FM Zarif insists Tehran always has lived up to treaty obligations
In a speech broadcast live on state television Sunday, Syria's president acknowledges that the military has given up some regions of the country as it battles insurgents, and offeres justification as to why
After meetings with Saudi leaders, US defense chief says they voiced concern about ability of international inspectors to verify that Tehran is living up to its agreement
Arrests are part of operation to thwart planned IS attacks on mosques, diplomatic mission, other sites in Sharurah province
Fighting erupted during protest march following morning prayers in the Talibiya neighborhood near the Giza pyramids
Witnesses say Houthi fighters were driven out of key parts of the city, including the port, international airport and a number of government buildings
Saudi-led coalition says it is not bound by cease-fire that went into effect on Friday
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