Middle East
Libyan PM urges international community to back UN mandate
December 24, 2017
Libyan PM urges international community to back UN mandate
The head of Libya’s UN-backed government urged on Saturday the international community to take a firm stance against those defying…
Thousands of Israelis protest corruption in Netanyahu’s government for fourth week
December 24, 2017
Thousands of Israelis protest corruption in Netanyahu’s government for fourth week
For the first time right-wing government allies joined anti-corruption rallies in Israel. Netanyahu is being investigated in two corruption probes…
Lebanon holds candle-lit vigil for four murdered women
December 24, 2017
Lebanon holds candle-lit vigil for four murdered women
Dozens of people have gathered in Beirut to denounce violence against women after four murders in less than a week.…
Turkey dismisses more than 2,700 with emergency rule decree
December 24, 2017
Turkey dismisses more than 2,700 with emergency rule decree
Turkey said on Sunday that 2,756 people were dismissed from their jobs in public institutions including soldiers, teachers and ministry…
Israel says arrested three Turks in Jerusalem amid unrest
December 23, 2017
Israel says arrested three Turks in Jerusalem amid unrest
Israeli authorities have arrested three Turkish tourists in Jerusalem over an incident that followed Muslim prayers at a flashpoint holy…
Turkish matchmaking service accused of discriminating against women
December 23, 2017
Turkish matchmaking service accused of discriminating against women
As soon as Turkish matchmaking website evlilikci.com made headlines, it got banned. The platform was set up to help married…
Iraqi Shi’ite paramilitaries deploy to Syrian border
December 23, 2017
Iraqi Shi’ite paramilitaries deploy to Syrian border
Iraqi Shi‘ite paramilitary groups have deployed to the frontier to back up border guard forces who came under fire from…
Syria Astana talks end with call for new peace round in Sochi
December 23, 2017
Syria Astana talks end with call for new peace round in Sochi
After two days of talks in Astana, Russia, Iran and Turkey announced on Friday that they would meet for a…
Abbas rules out US peace plan after Jerusalem decision
December 22, 2017
Abbas rules out US peace plan after Jerusalem decision
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Friday that he would “no longer accept” any peace plan proposed by the United States,…
Palestinian killed in renewed clashes over Jerusalem status
December 22, 2017
Palestinian killed in renewed clashes over Jerusalem status
A Palestinian was killed in renewed clashes with Israeli forces, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Friday, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…