Middle East
War in Yemen: ‘The world isn’t paying enough attention’
December 12, 2017
War in Yemen: ‘The world isn’t paying enough attention’
The UN has called the war in Yemen the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Karl-Otto Zentel, general secretary of humanitarian agency…
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
December 12, 2017
Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran
Federal prosecutors allege a Turkish businessman helped illegally route Wisconsin-made outboard engines and boat generators to the Iranian navy. Forty-year-old…
EU tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump’s Jerusalem move
December 12, 2017
EU tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump’s Jerusalem move
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case to Europe to ask allies to join the United States in recognizing Jerusalem…
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran
December 12, 2017
Trump’s Jerusalem move will hasten Israel’s destruction: Iran
Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital will hasten the country’s destruction, Iran’s defense minister said on Monday, while…
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
December 11, 2017
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Washington issued a statement in response to media reports claiming a prominent Saudi prince had purchased…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
December 11, 2017
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria
December 11, 2017
Russia’s Vladimir Putin orders partial withdrawal of troops: Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday announced a decision to partially withdraw Russian soldiers from Syria following a series of military…
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018
December 11, 2017
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom for the first time in…
Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province
December 11, 2017
Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province
The Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias backed by Russian air power stepped up a military campaign against rebels in eastern…
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status
December 11, 2017
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status
Speaking in Brussels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged European governments to accept “reality” and recognize Jerusalem as…