U.S. President Barack Obama is scheduled to meet with King Salman and the leaders of (G.C.C.) countries.

Accuse Assad of repeated ceasefire violations.

by Michael Lerner Jordan's economy is growing even as it copes with a massive influx of Syrian refugees.

President's comments in stark contrast to those of country's Supreme Leader.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday his country was not a threat to any other nation and that it wanted interaction with the rest of the world, state TV reported.

Reuters writes:

by Michael Lerner The country has appointed a Minister of Happiness, and will have "public happiness centres."

by Erin Wright Results signal approval of nuclear deal and hardliners' waning influence.

Result could affect reformist President Hassan Rouhani's chances of re-election in 2017.

by Lara Vergnaud As tensions rise abroad, the Turkish leader faces political opposition at home.

Peace talks pushed to Friday amid dispute among opposition.