Middle East

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

Prisoner dies in Iranian jail after medical care denied

Kurds, Alawites react to SDF-Damascus agreement

Israel's released hostages tell of hunger, torture while in Hamas' captivity

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza speak about the hardship they endured during 16 months of captivity by U.S.- designated terror group Hamas. Some credit U.S. President Donald Trump for winning their freedom. Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem. Camera: Ricki Rosen.

Kuwait frees group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Trump, Irish leader meet amid differences on trade, Gaza war

Trump said he would he would respond to retaliatory tariffs announced Wednesday by the European Union, of which Ireland is a member