Middle East

Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar

Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar

BAGHDAD (AP) — As the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East,…
Israel defends checkpoint shooting as video raises concern

Israel defends checkpoint shooting as video raises concern

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Thursday that security guards at a checkpoint near Jerusalem were in “immediate danger” when…
Blast in Yemen kills 6 government troops, Saudi officer

Blast in Yemen kills 6 government troops, Saudi officer

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemeni security officials said Wednesday an explosion targeting a government military convoy killed at least six…
Tunisia’s ex-president Ben Ali dies in exile

Tunisia’s ex-president Ben Ali dies in exile

Former Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the first leader to be toppled by the Arab Spring revolts, died…
In new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political role

In new Sudan, women want more freedom, bigger political role

CAIRO (AP) — On her daily walks from home to her job at a primary school in the city of…
Analysts: Weapons in Saudi attack similar to Iranian ones

Analysts: Weapons in Saudi attack similar to Iranian ones

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A cruise missile and drone fragments that Saudi Arabia says it recovered from an…
Rockets fired from Gaza fall short, wound 7 Palestinians

Rockets fired from Gaza fall short, wound 7 Palestinians

JERUSALEM (AP) — Seven Palestinians have been wounded after a rocket barrage from the Gaza Strip exploded near a house…
Israel’s Arabs poised to gain new voice after tight election

Israel’s Arabs poised to gain new voice after tight election

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Arab coalition appears poised to emerge as the main opposition bloc following Tuesday’s election, a historic…
Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales

Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales

BERLIN (AP) — Germany has extended its ban on defense industry exports to Saudi Arabia for another six months, despite…
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together

Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on his main challenger Benny Gantz on Thursday to form a unity government together…
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