Haifa International Film Festival Screen Daily Fill the Void, Out in the Dark and Six Acts were among the winners at the 28th Haifa International Film Festival, which ran Sept 29-Oct 8. | Two strange bedfellows are sharing the top awards in this year’s Israeli film competition at the Haifa Film...
Syrian army presses ahead with offensive against IS Palm Beach Post Syrian troops and allied militiamen pressed on with an offensive against Islamic State militants in central Syria on Monday, clashing with the extremists around the town of Qaryatain a day after it was captured by pro-government forces. | The push into Qaryatain took place under the cover of Russian airstrikes and dealt another setback to the IS in...
Egypt gives Saudi Arabia 2 islands in a show of gratitude The Times Of India DECLAN WALSH | CAIRO: Since King Salman of Saudi Arabia arrived in Cairo on Thursday for a five-day visit, the leader of the oil-rich kingdom has lavished his Egyptian allies with promises of aid and investment. | But this time, instead of writing a blank check with little more than a polite "thank you" to show for it, King Salman will return home ...