

Is China Using Business Deals to Expand Middle East Influence?
Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, is welcomed by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during his official arrival ceremony at the Saadabad...


At Debate, Democrats Praise Iran Deal, Spar Over Domestic Issues
From left, Democratic U.S. presidential candidates former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and...


US Investigating Iran's Brief Detention of US Sailors
Photo, released by the Iranian state-run IRIB News Agency Jan. 13, 2016, shows detention of U.S. Navy sailors by the Iranian...


Russia, Qatar to Encourage Syrian Opposition to Talk to Government
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, greets Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid bin Mohammad al-Attiyah as they enter a hall for...


Hezbollah: Israeli Airstrike Killed Militant in Syria
Released Lebanese prisoner Samir Kantar, who was controversially freed by Israel in a prisoner swap last year. JERUSALEM—The Lebanese...


Democratic Rivals Highlight Need to Focus on Economy, Islamic State
The Democratic presidential candidates said in their final debate of the year Saturday they are focused on the U.S. economy and defeating...















