Middle East
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif says US addicted to sanctions
August 20, 2018
Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif says US addicted to sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) – The United States is addicted to applying sanctions on Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
Afghan officials: Taliban take at least 100 people hostage
August 20, 2018
Afghan officials: Taliban take at least 100 people hostage
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban ambushed a convoy of busses Monday on a road in northern Afghanistan and took…
Baghdad gun shops thrive after Iraqi rethink on arms control
August 19, 2018
Baghdad gun shops thrive after Iraqi rethink on arms control
In the middle of Baghdad’s busy commercial neighborhood of Karrada, where most retail outlets sell home appliances, shoppers can…
US forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed: spokesman
August 19, 2018
US forces to stay in Iraq as long as needed: spokesman
US forces will stay in Iraq “as long as needed” to help stabilize regions previously controlled by Islamic State,…
Palestinians sort through 8 years of mail held by Israel
August 19, 2018
Palestinians sort through 8 years of mail held by Israel
Palestinian postal workers in the West Bank are sifting through eight years’ worth of undelivered mail held by Israel.…
Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies May election results
August 19, 2018
Iraqi Supreme Court ratifies May election results
Iraq’s Supreme Court has ratified the results of the May 12 parliamentary election, its spokesman said on Sunday, setting…
US raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization
August 19, 2018
US raises $300 million from allies for Syria stabilization
The United States said on Friday it had secured $300 million from coalition partners to help stabilize parts of…
Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage
August 19, 2018
Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage
More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling…
UN chief suggests options for improved Palestinian protection
August 18, 2018
UN chief suggests options for improved Palestinian protection
The protection of Palestinian civilians could be improved by the deployment of UN-mandated armed forces or unarmed observers, a…
Turkey ready to respond if US imposes more sanctions
August 18, 2018
Turkey ready to respond if US imposes more sanctions
Turkey on Friday threatened to respond in kind if Washington imposed further sanctions over the detention of an American…