Middle East
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers
August 27, 2018
Afghan leader rejects resignation of spy chief, top ministers
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has turned down the resignations of three senior security officials and ordered them to find ways…
Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row
August 27, 2018
Turkish lira firms as markets reopen with eye on US row
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish lira gained slightly against the dollar on Monday as markets reopened after last week’s holiday,…
Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ
August 27, 2018
Iran to open lawsuit against US sanctions at ICJ
Iran will argue Monday against renewed sanctions imposed by the United States, as a bitter legal battle between Tehran and…
Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel
August 26, 2018
Jewish journalist converts to Islam, harshly criticizes Israel
Jewish journalist Mahdi Majeed converted to Islam several days ago and has viciously criticized Israel, despite having held close…
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government
August 26, 2018
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government
The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Saad Erhabi, was killed in a strike on the group’s hideouts…
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached
August 26, 2018
Rouhani’s woes mount as Iran economy minister impeached
Iran’s parliament impeached Economy Minister Masoud Karbasian on Sunday in the latest blow to embattled President Hassan Rouhani as…
Suicide bomb attack kills two in eastern Afghanistan
August 26, 2018
Suicide bomb attack kills two in eastern Afghanistan
A suicide bomb attack killed at least two people Saturday in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, officials said,…
America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister
August 26, 2018
America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister
America is waging a psychological war against Iran and its business partners, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said…
Two dead, 241 injured in Iran earthquake
August 26, 2018
Two dead, 241 injured in Iran earthquake
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck western Iran near the border with Iraq early Sunday, killing two people and injuring…
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
August 25, 2018
Moscow warns Washington against ‘reckless steps’ in Syria
A senior Russian official warned the United States on Saturday against making any “reckless” moves in Syria, the RIA…