Middle East
Dying for a paycheck: the Russian civilians fighting in Syria
December 21, 2017
Dying for a paycheck: the Russian civilians fighting in Syria
When Vladimir Kabunin signed up as a private military contractor, he saw a chance to make a wage much higher…
Donald Trump threatens to cut aid for Jerusalem opponents in UN vote
December 21, 2017
Donald Trump threatens to cut aid for Jerusalem opponents in UN vote
The UN General Assembly will vote on a measure that would require the US to rescind its decision regarding Jerusalem.…
UN mediator de Mistura to attend Syria talks on Friday: report
December 21, 2017
UN mediator de Mistura to attend Syria talks on Friday: report
UN special envoy on Syria Staffan de Mistura will arrive in Kazakhstan’s capital on Friday to take part in Syria…
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
December 20, 2017
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
Even after launching missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital, the origin of the Houthis’ arsenal remains disputed. But arms researcher Pieter…
Saudi-led coalition says to keep port open, air strikes kill at least 9 Yemenis
December 20, 2017
Saudi-led coalition says to keep port open, air strikes kill at least 9 Yemenis
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Wednesday it would keep Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port open for a month,…
UN decries Israel’s killing of Gaza amputee, Israel denies he was targeted
December 20, 2017
UN decries Israel’s killing of Gaza amputee, Israel denies he was targeted
A senior UN official said on Tuesday that Israel’s killing of a disabled Palestinian man protesting against US President Donald…
Saudi Arabia will issue its first tourist visas in 2018
December 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia will issue its first tourist visas in 2018
Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be on your vacation list. Its government is trying hard to change that. The kingdom…
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
December 20, 2017
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
The 193-member United Nations General Assembly will hold a rare emergency special session on Thursday at the request of Arab…
Protests rage in Iraqi Kurdistan
December 20, 2017
Protests rage in Iraqi Kurdistan
Protesters took to the streets for the second time in as many days across semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan on Tuesday to show their…
Israel arrests Palestinian girl Ahed Tamimi over soldier slapping
December 20, 2017
Israel arrests Palestinian girl Ahed Tamimi over soldier slapping
The Israeli army arrested a 17-year-old Palestinian girl on Tuesday after a video showing her slapping Israeli soldiers went viral…