Middle East
Hamas calls for new Palestinian uprising against Israel
December 7, 2017
Hamas calls for new Palestinian uprising against Israel
The powerful Palestinian Islamist group Hamas called on Thursday for a new uprising against Israel after US President Donald Trump’s…
French president arrives in Qatar amid Arab boycott of Doha
December 7, 2017
French president arrives in Qatar amid Arab boycott of Doha
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Qatar on Thursday for a one-day trip to the country amid a boycott of…
Trump move on Jerusalem highlights Arab divisions
December 7, 2017
Trump move on Jerusalem highlights Arab divisions
Muslims across the Middle East warned Wednesday of disastrous consequences after President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but…
Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
December 7, 2017
Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Saudi Arabia to end its Yemen blockade immediately, citing humanitarian concerns. “I have…
Abbas says Jerusalem is eternal Palestinian capital, dismisses US peace role
December 6, 2017
Abbas says Jerusalem is eternal Palestinian capital, dismisses US peace role
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Wednesday that Jerusalem was the “eternal capital of the State of Palestine” in response…
Trump’s Jerusalem announcement a ‘historic landmark’: Netanyahu
December 6, 2017
Trump’s Jerusalem announcement a ‘historic landmark’: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday hailed US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and…
Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, in reversal of policy
December 6, 2017
Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, in reversal of policy
President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite warnings…
Why is there uproar over Trump’s Jerusalem declaration?
December 6, 2017
Why is there uproar over Trump’s Jerusalem declaration?
President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel…
Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
December 6, 2017
Widespread rape of Syrian boys and men: UNHCR
The study was based on information mainly gathered in late 2016 and provided by several dozen informants and through discussions…
France says Syrian government obstructing peace talks
December 6, 2017
France says Syrian government obstructing peace talks
France accused the Syrian government on Wednesday of obstructing UN-led peace talks with its refusal to return to Geneva and…