Middle East
US vows to fight Iran world court action
August 27, 2018
US vows to fight Iran world court action
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States views Iran’s filing with the International Court of Justice as an attempt to interfere…
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty
August 27, 2018
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty
BEKAA, Lebanon (Reuters) – The contrast between the vibrant green of a cannabis field and the arid land nearby in…
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria
August 27, 2018
Iran says ‘no third party’ will limit its support to Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Iran’s defense minister said Sunday his country will continue its support of the Syrian government to…
‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims
August 27, 2018
‘Fourth’ IS leader in Afghanistan killed, Kabul claims
Saad Erhabi, the fourth leader of Islamic State’s (IS) branch in Afghanistan, has been killed, Afghan authorities say. US forces…
Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim
August 27, 2018
Palestinians: US cut aid to bring end to Jerusalem claim
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ spokesman said Saturday that the US decision to cut more than…
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers
August 27, 2018
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has turned down the resignations of three senior security officials and ordered them to find ways…
Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row
August 27, 2018
Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish lira gained slightly against the dollar on Monday as markets reopened after last week’s holiday,…
Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ
August 27, 2018
Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ
Iran will argue Monday against renewed sanctions imposed by the United States, as a bitter legal battle between Tehran and…
Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel
August 26, 2018
Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel
Jewish journalist Mahdi Majeed converted to Islam several days ago and has viciously criticized Israel, despite having held close…
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government
August 26, 2018
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government
The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Saad Erhabi, was killed in a strike on the group’s hideouts…