Saudi Arabia, Iran Take Steps Toward Indirect Talks to Reduce Tensions
Iraq, Pakistan seen mediating the efforts
Russia Touts China ‘Special Relationship’ on Missile Detection System
Concern over US arms is driving major powers closer together
US, North Korea to Hold Denuclearization Talks in Sweden
North Korea has high hopes of making progress with Bolton gone
Iraq PM Promises Minimum Income Guarantee to End Protests
Also promises to sack 1,000 state employees over corruption
US Envoy Meets With Taliban Delegation in Pakistan
First meeting between US, Taliban in weeks
Calls for Iraqi Government to Resign as Death Toll Rises to 100
Sadr says govt must resign, and prepare early elections
Turkey Again Complains About Syria Safe Zone, Threatens to Act Unilaterally
Turkish DM threatens to end the program
Pentagon’s Security Clearance Takeover Means Classifying More Information
New authority means major new push for secrecy
Backed by Pakistan, Afghan Taliban Leaders Call for Return to Peace Talks
Pakistan FM says talks with US should resume as soon as possible
Saudi-Led Coalition: Yemen Blood Bank Bombing was a Mistake
Claims a 'defect in the bomb' was behind incident
Iraq Struggles to Contain Anti Government Protests
PM: People in Baghdad 'totally forbidden to move'
Afghanistan Adviser Claims Taliban Hardliners Joining ISIS, al-Qaeda
Provides no evidence of defections, but says it proves they don't want peace
North Korea Successfully Tests Submarine-Based Missile
Officials say test meant to bolster self defense
Gunfights Rage as Iraq Protests Grow Nationwide
Baghdad under curfew, Internet access cut across Iraq
Iran: Trump to Blame for Failure of French-Brokered Call
Rouhani says Trump's public statements didn't match what France was saying
