Syrian women

In an interview with Al Majalla, the prominent French jurist discusses Israeli and Western duplicity, their violation of international law, and why Israel bears the cost of Gaza's reconstruction

A strike could be disastrous for the protestors, as it could harden the regime's resolve and that of its still-large support base across the country

Pressure builds on Venezuela after Trump appoints himself 'acting president'. With Colombia, Mexico and Cuba seemingly also in the line of fire, they will be closely watching what happens in Caracas.

Scrapping foreign ownership caps and qualifying criteria will bring in more capital, with markets reacting positively to the latest reforms that build towards a more open country

The US designates the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as "terrorist" groups, citing alleged support for "activities against Israeli interests in the Middle East" as the reason