Middle East

Analysts see flaws in Syria's temporary constitution

The Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration in northern and eastern Syria was the first to reject the constitution, calling it exclusionary

US envoy says Hamas misrepresented release of hostage

Release of hostage was condition of US 'bridge' proposal

Barzani urges Syrian Kurdish unity in talks with SDF commander

3 prisoners face risk of amputation in Iran

Iran rejects US talks, raising fears of conflict

UN urges end to violence in Syria 14 years after Arab Spring protests

The call comes as the country grapples with renewed violence three months after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad

Exclusive: Second Iranian ship suspected of carrying missile ingredient leaves China

Iran-flagged ship Jairan departs southern China port on Monday with new cargo load, according to analysis of ship-tracking websites

Iranian American journalist ends hunger strike

Turkey warns Iran against hindering peace deal with Kurdish rebels

Tensions are rising between Turkey and Iran, with Ankara warning Tehran not to undermine efforts to end its war with a Kurdish rebel group, the PKK. As Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul, a peace deal with the Kurdish rebels would be a boost for Turkey in its race to gain influence in Syria.

Syrian leader signs constitution putting Islamist group in charge for 5 years

Religious and ethnic minorities, as well as the US and Europe, are wary about freedom of expression protections

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi leaves homeland