Middle East

Turkey, Russia strike a deal over Kurds offensive in northern Syria
Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin have come up with what they called a “historic” deal over military action…

Rights group claims Lebanese security forces use excessive force against protesters
Lebanon’s Internal Security Force’s riot police have used excessive and unnecessary force against protesters in downtown Beirut on…

UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria: A new wave of violence is the last thing Syrians need
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic notes with grave concern…

New labour laws in Qatar benefiting migrant workers a ‘momentous step forward’: ILO
New legislation in Qatar which will allow foreign workers to freely change jobs and leave…