Middle East
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…
Turkey economy grows 11.1% in third quarter: data
December 11, 2017
Turkey economy grows 11.1% in third quarter: data
Turkey’s economy grew by a strong 11.1 percent in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
December 11, 2017
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit
December 11, 2017
Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit
A Bahraini civil society group has defended sending a delegation to Israel as a gesture of tolerance and coexistence, state…
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
December 10, 2017
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
Israel’s defense minister called Sunday for a boycott of Arab businesses in an area where residents took part in violent…