Middle East
Algerians stage huge protest despite Bouteflika vow not to run
March 16, 2019
Algerians stage huge protest despite Bouteflika vow not to run
A huge crowd of demonstrators marched through the Algerian capital for a fourth consecutive Friday to step up demands on…
Israel launches dozens of Gaza strikes after rockets target Tel Aviv
March 16, 2019
Israel launches dozens of Gaza strikes after rockets target Tel Aviv
Israel said Friday its aircraft had struck dozens of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight in response to rockets…
Algeria ruling party turns its back on Bouteflika: he is ‘history’
March 15, 2019
Algeria ruling party turns its back on Bouteflika: he is ‘history’
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s ruling FLN party showed more signs of turning its back on Abdelaziz Bouteflika as new protests…
The Latest: Israel says Gaza rockets fired by mistake
March 15, 2019
The Latest: Israel says Gaza rockets fired by mistake
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on Israel-Gaza (all times local): 12:30 p.m. Israeli defense officials said after a preliminary investigation…
Hamas cracks down on Gaza protests over cost of living
March 15, 2019
Hamas cracks down on Gaza protests over cost of living
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas forces in the Gaza Strip on Thursday forcibly dispersed hundreds of Palestinians protesting…
Yemenis bury children killed in Hajjah air strikes
March 15, 2019
Yemenis bury children killed in Hajjah air strikes
SANAA (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners in northern Yemen on Thursday buried 17 civilians, including nine children, killed in air…
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
March 15, 2019
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
Houses of worship around the world, a place of reflection and peace, have been targeted for attack by extremists. Here…
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees
March 15, 2019
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees
International donors are on track to raise close to €6.2 billion ($7 billion) in aid for Syria and those fleeing…
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
March 15, 2019
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli military aircraft bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Friday, hours after two rockets…
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
March 15, 2019
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Political and Islamic leaders expressed their disgust at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand…