Gulf Arab countries have agreed to pay the salaries of the Free Syrian Army, the rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad's troops on the ground. It's the first international support for the FSA, who have been pushed out of many major cities in Syria, and are increasingly resorting to guerrilla tactics. France 24's reporter spent several days with fighters in the northern province of Idlib.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh Thursday to meet Arab foreign ministers in further diplomatic efforts to pressure Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government to end over a year of violence.
A momentous meeting in a symbolic location - 1990 was the last time the Arab League met in Iraq. Syria is expected to be high on the agenda, but the summit is also an opportunity for Iraq to showcase its capital's stability after years of conflict. But some analysts argue the costs of doing so are unjustified and that leaders have got their priorities wrong, given the current welfare of the average Iraqi.
UN-Secretary General Ban Ki-moon joined Arab ministers at a crucial Arab League summit in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Thursday to discuss a UN-backed peace plan for Syria amid continuing violence in the country.
What exactly is the constitutional crisis in Egypt all about, what could the Arab League summit in Iraq achieve, and is there any hope for Kofi Annan's peace plan in Syria? It's all in the international papers.
Much of Baghdad is shut off amid a massive security operation to protect leaders attending the Arab League Summit on March 29th. Baghdadis have been given a week off and are being encouraged to stay at home as Iraq works flat out to ensure the landmark meeting is a success.
A consecration for a post-occupation Iraq or expensive window dressing? As Baghdad hosts the Arab League summit under tight security, the nation finds itself locked into a sectarian showdown that mirrors regional rivalries.
A consecration for a post-occupation Iraq, or expensive window dressing? As Baghdad hosts the Arab League summit under tight security, the nation finds itself locked into a sectarian showdown that mirrors regional rivalries.
China and Russia on Wednesday backed a United Nations statement that warns Bashar al-Assad’s regime with "further steps" if he fails to comply with UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan's six-point peace proposal.
Alleged emails of Bashar al-Assad show his apparent contempt for the Arab League. America’s presidential candidates hope to win over voters with campaign documentaries. And an Italian artist digitally enhances some classic Venus nudes…
