Middle East
Iran ends quake rescue operations, hungry survivors battle cold
November 14, 2017
Iran ends quake rescue operations, hungry survivors battle cold
Iranian officials called off rescue operations, saying there was little chance of finding more survivors from the earthquake that shook…
Hariri reassures Lebanon, says he will return in next two days: Twitter
November 14, 2017
Hariri reassures Lebanon, says he will return in next two days: Twitter
Saad al-Hariri, Lebanon’s Prime Minister who resigned from his post on November 4 from Saudi Arabia, said he is fine…
Lebanon fears Qatar-style blockade
November 14, 2017
Lebanon fears Qatar-style blockade
Lebanese politicians and bankers believe Saudi Arabia intends to do to their country what it did to Qatar – corral…
Islamic State claims suicide attack in Yemen, 6 killed
November 14, 2017
Islamic State claims suicide attack in Yemen, 6 killed
The Islamic State group affiliate in Yemen claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing early Tuesday that targeted security forces…
Syrian opposition conference to be hosted in Saudi Arabia
November 14, 2017
Syrian opposition conference to be hosted in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia will host what it called an “expanded” conference for the Syrian opposition this month, aiming to unify its…
EU says Hariri must return to Lebanon, warns against Saudi interference
November 14, 2017
EU says Hariri must return to Lebanon, warns against Saudi interference
The European Union on Monday urged Saad al-Hariri to return to Lebanon, calling on all political forces inside the country…
Lebanese patriarch makes historic Saudi visit amid Hariri crisis
November 14, 2017
Lebanese patriarch makes historic Saudi visit amid Hariri crisis
Lebanon’s Christian Maronite Patriarch began a historic visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday under heightened scrutiny amid political tensions that…
Iran quake survivors spend second night in the open air
November 14, 2017
Iran quake survivors spend second night in the open air
Tens of thousands of Iranians spent a second night in the open air after a 7.3-magnitude quake struck near the…
Lebanese civil group marches for country’s future
November 13, 2017
Lebanese civil group marches for country’s future
The civil group Massirat Watan is walking for 52 days across its homeland in order to build a better future,…
Yemen rebels vow escalation as Saudis look to relax blockade
November 13, 2017
Yemen rebels vow escalation as Saudis look to relax blockade
Saudi Arabia announced Monday that the Saudi-led coalition fighting Shiite rebels in Yemen will begin reopening airports and seaports in…