Middle East
Taliban attacks kill 14 troops, policemen: Afghan officials
April 23, 2018
Taliban attacks kill 14 troops, policemen: Afghan officials
Afghan officials say two near-simultaneous Taliban attacks in western Badghis province have killed at least 14 troops and policemen. Ghulam…
Grief turns to anger over Kabul suicide attack
April 23, 2018
Grief turns to anger over Kabul suicide attack
Hundreds of grieving Afghans buried their loved ones in Kabul on Monday amid growing anger over a suicide attack on…
Anti-Semitic Richard Wagner letter up for sale in Israel
April 22, 2018
Anti-Semitic Richard Wagner letter up for sale in Israel
A letter written by 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner in which he rails against Jewish culture will go up for sale at…
Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus
April 22, 2018
Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus
Syrian government forces used warplanes, helicopters and artillery on Sunday to pound districts of the capital held by the Islamic…
Iran threatens to ‘vigorously’ resume enrichment if US quits nuclear deal
April 22, 2018
Iran threatens to ‘vigorously’ resume enrichment if US quits nuclear deal
Iran is ready to “vigorously” resume nuclear enrichment if the United States ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, and further “drastic…
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 31 in Afghan capital
April 22, 2018
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 31 in Afghan capital
A suicide bomber struck a voter registration center in the Afghan capital on Sunday, killing at least 31 people in…
Saudi Arabia uses ancient tourist site to alter its history
April 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia uses ancient tourist site to alter its history
Just outside Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, a group of elementary school children are on a field trip at Diriyah, where…
Israel’s Lieberman blames Hamas over Gaza deaths
April 22, 2018
Israel’s Lieberman blames Hamas over Gaza deaths
Israel’s defense minister said Saturday that Hamas leaders are the “only culprits” in continued bloodshed on the Gaza border, as…
Taxi drivers, Uber square up on Istanbul’s roads
April 22, 2018
Taxi drivers, Uber square up on Istanbul’s roads
Istanbul’s bright yellow taxis, ubiquitous and perennially honking for custom, appear ingrained in the daily life of the Turkish metropolis.…
Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace
April 22, 2018
Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace
Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos…