Middle East
Qatar foreign minister decries ‘reckless leadership’ in region
November 18, 2017
Qatar foreign minister decries ‘reckless leadership’ in region
Qatar’s foreign minister on Friday criticized “reckless leadership” in the Gulf for a number of crises including the Gulf rift…
Lebanese Sunni politician warns of Arab sanctions over Hezbollah
November 18, 2017
Lebanese Sunni politician warns of Arab sanctions over Hezbollah
Lebanon could face economic sanctions from Arab countries or worse if Hezbollah does not stop meddling in regional conflicts, a…
Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador to Germany for consultation
November 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador to Germany for consultation
Saudi Arabia has summoned its ambassador in Germany home for consultations over comments allegedly made by German Foreign Minister Sigmar…
Japan in UN bid to save Syria gas attacks probe
November 18, 2017
Japan in UN bid to save Syria gas attacks probe
The UN Security Council was expected to vote, probably on Friday, on a 30-day extension of a UN-led investigation of…
US puts Palestinians on notice: DC office may be shuttered
November 18, 2017
US puts Palestinians on notice: DC office may be shuttered
The Trump administration put the Palestinians on notice Friday that it will shutter their office in Washington unless they’ve entered…
Lebanon’s premier Hariri arrives in Paris from Saudi Arabia
November 18, 2017
Lebanon’s premier Hariri arrives in Paris from Saudi Arabia
Saad Hariri arrived in Paris on his private jet early Saturday morning. Lebanese television showed footage of him leaving Paris’…
Saudi swapping assets for freedom of some held in anti-corruption purge: sources
November 17, 2017
Saudi swapping assets for freedom of some held in anti-corruption purge: sources
Saudi authorities are striking agreements with some of those detained in an anti-corruption crackdown, asking them to hand over assets…
Red Cross: 1 million Yemenis at risk of cholera outbreak
November 17, 2017
Red Cross: 1 million Yemenis at risk of cholera outbreak
An international aid group says 1 million people in three Yemeni cities are at risk of a renewed cholera outbreak…
Iran accuses France of threatening regional stability
November 17, 2017
Iran accuses France of threatening regional stability
Iran accused France of fueling tension in the Middle East by taking a “biased” stance on Tehran’s regional policy, state…
Iraqi forces successfully retake last IS-held town in country
November 17, 2017
Iraqi forces successfully retake last IS-held town in country
The Iraqi army retook the last town in the country still held by the Islamic State group on Friday as…