Middle East
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
March 27, 2019
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
TUNIS (Reuters) – A commission seeking justice for families of people who suffered torture and other rights abuses during decades…
The Latest: Montenegro arrests suspected migrant smugglers
March 26, 2019
The Latest: Montenegro arrests suspected migrant smugglers
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on migrants trying to get to Europe (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Montenegrin police…
Netanyahu back in Israel, consults with military
March 26, 2019
Netanyahu back in Israel, consults with military
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned home from Washington on Tuesday, heading straight into military consultations after…
US decision on Golan Heights breaches international law: Arab League chief
March 26, 2019
US decision on Golan Heights breaches international law: Arab League chief
Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit denounced the Monday announcement by US President Donald Trump recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the…
Gulf states reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
March 26, 2019
Gulf states reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
DUBAI (Reuters) – Four Gulf Arab states on Tuesday rejected a U.S. decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan…
The Latest: Spain busts trafficking gang in northern Africa
March 26, 2019
The Latest: Spain busts trafficking gang in northern Africa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on migrants trying to get to Europe (all times local): 10:15 a.m. Spanish police…
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
March 26, 2019
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
In an abrupt break with decades of US policy, President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential proclamation to recognize…
Jordan’s King Abdullah cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy announcement
March 26, 2019
Jordan’s King Abdullah cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy announcement
(CNN)–Jordan’s King Abdullah has scrapped a planned visit to Romania following the Romanian Prime Minister’s comments about moving her country’s…
Study: Sexual torture widespread for migrants seeking Europe
March 26, 2019
Study: Sexual torture widespread for migrants seeking Europe
PARIS (AP) — Migrants trying to reach Europe face routine rape and sexual torture throughout their journey and especially in…
No halt to Gaza flare-up despite ‘ceasefire’
March 26, 2019
No halt to Gaza flare-up despite ‘ceasefire’
Israel kept up air strikes on Gaza into Tuesday and Palestinian militants launched new rockets despite a reported ceasefire deal,…