Middle East
Australia to end airstrikes on ‘IS’ targets in Iraq and Syria
December 22, 2017
Australia to end airstrikes on ‘IS’ targets in Iraq and Syria
Six Australian Super Hornet aircraft have been deployed for the last three years over Iraq and Syria as part of…
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing
December 22, 2017
Iran detains 230 boys and girls for drinking, dancing
Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency is reporting that police have detained 230 boys and girls at separate parties in the…
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
December 22, 2017
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to denounce President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, largely ignoring…
Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway
December 22, 2017
Libyan PM says preparations for 2018 elections underway
The head of Libya’s UN-backed government says it’s pushing ahead with preparations to hold the country’s presidential elections in 2018,…
Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests
December 21, 2017
Iraqi Kurdish ministers resign amid violent protests
Two political parties have withdrawn from Iraq’s Kurdish regional government amid street protests over delayed salaries, poor services and rampant…
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers
December 21, 2017
Palestinian girl praised as hero after confronting soldiers
The curly haired Palestinian teenager is seen walking up to two Israeli soldiers standing near the entrance of her house,…
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC
December 21, 2017
Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million – ICRC
The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population…
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency
December 21, 2017
Food security in Middle East, North Africa deteriorating, says UN agency
Food security in the Middle East and North Africa is quickly deteriorating because of conflict in several countries in the…
Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact
December 21, 2017
Saudi energy minister: Premature to discuss changes in OPEC-led pact
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said it is premature to discuss any changes to the OPEC-led supply cut pact as market…
Mosul is a graveyard: Final IS battle kills 9,000 civilians
December 21, 2017
Mosul is a graveyard: Final IS battle kills 9,000 civilians
The price Mosul’s residents paid in blood to see their city freed was 9,000 to 11,000 dead, a civilian casualty…