Middle East
Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province
December 11, 2017
Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias push towards Idlib province
The Syrian army and Iranian-backed militias backed by Russian air power stepped up a military campaign against rebels in eastern…
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status
December 11, 2017
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu urges EU to recognize ‘reality’ of Jerusalem status
Speaking in Brussels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged European governments to accept “reality” and recognize Jerusalem as…
Turkey economy grows 11.1% in third quarter: data
December 11, 2017
Turkey economy grows 11.1% in third quarter: data
Turkey’s economy grew by a strong 11.1 percent in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the same period last…
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
December 11, 2017
American diplomat: US looks to counter Iran in post-war Iraq
As Iraq emerges from three years of war with the Islamic State group, the US is looking to roll back…
Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit
December 11, 2017
Bahraini civil society group under pressure after Israel visit
A Bahraini civil society group has defended sending a delegation to Israel as a gesture of tolerance and coexistence, state…
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
December 10, 2017
Israeli defense chief calls for Arab boycott after protests
Israel’s defense minister called Sunday for a boycott of Arab businesses in an area where residents took part in violent…
Israel defence minister says hopes Palestinian protests waning
December 10, 2017
Israel defence minister says hopes Palestinian protests waning
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Sunday he hoped the violence that erupted in Palestinian protests against President Donald…
Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack
December 10, 2017
Israeli strikes kill 2 Hamas men after Gaza rocket attack
Israeli airstrikes killed two Hamas members early Saturday following a rocket attack on Israel, in the latest fallout from President…
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
December 10, 2017
Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday demanded that the United States rescind President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s…
Iraq says its war against IS has ended
December 9, 2017
Iraq says its war against IS has ended
Iraq said Saturday that its war on the Islamic State group is over after more than three years of combat…