Middle East
‘Senior figures’ in Israel’s Bezeq arrested in corruption probe tied to Netanyahu
February 19, 2018
‘Senior figures’ in Israel’s Bezeq arrested in corruption probe tied to Netanyahu
The arrests came just days after police said there were grounds to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, fraud and…
Iran and Saudi Arabia need a ‘fresh security architecture’
February 19, 2018
Iran and Saudi Arabia need a ‘fresh security architecture’
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, several Middle Eastern leaders proposed the idea of a new “security architecture” in the Middle…
Iraq: German ‘Islamic State’ bride sentenced to 6 years in prison
February 19, 2018
Iraq: German ‘Islamic State’ bride sentenced to 6 years in prison
A court in Iraq has sentenced German teenager Linda W. to six years in prison for her involvement with “Islamic…
‘Do not test Israel’s resolve’, Netanyahu warns Iran
February 18, 2018
‘Do not test Israel’s resolve’, Netanyahu warns Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tehran on Sunday over aggressions by Iran and its “proxies” in Syria, saying he…
Afghan civilians increasingly targeted in 2017: UN
February 18, 2018
Afghan civilians increasingly targeted in 2017: UN
More and more Afghan civilians are being deliberately targeted by militant attacks and suicide blasts, new UN figures published Thursday…
Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops
February 18, 2018
Iraqi victories remain fragile as US reduces troops
From their outpost on Iraq’s westernmost edge, US 1st Lt. Kyle Hagerty and his troops watched civilians trickle into the…
US vows investigation into Syria attack involving Russians
February 18, 2018
US vows investigation into Syria attack involving Russians
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday vowed to investigate an attack involving Russian citizens on American-allied forces in Syria…
Iranian passenger plane crashes in central Iran: Iran media
February 18, 2018
Iranian passenger plane crashes in central Iran: Iran media
An Iranian passenger plane with 66 people on board crashed in central Iran on Sunday during a flight from Tehran…
Israel strikes Gaza Strip after four soldiers wounded
February 18, 2018
Israel strikes Gaza Strip after four soldiers wounded
Israeli jets pounded the Gaza Strip on Saturday after four soldiers were injured in an explosion along the border fence…
Turkey denies use of chemical weapons in Syria
February 18, 2018
Turkey denies use of chemical weapons in Syria
Turkey on Saturday denied allegations that it had used poisonous gas during operations in the northwestern Afrin region of Syria,…