Middle East
Saudi Arabia reopens Qatar border for hajj pilgrims
August 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia reopens Qatar border for hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday that it is reopening its border with Qatar to allow Qataris to attend the hajj,…
US helping clear ‘historic’ amount of explosives in Mosul
August 18, 2017
US helping clear ‘historic’ amount of explosives in Mosul
The wires protruding from the small, misshapen stuffed animal revealed the deadly booby-trap tucked inside. For the people of Mosul,…
Lebanon repeals ‘marry the rapist’ law
August 17, 2017
Lebanon repeals ‘marry the rapist’ law
Lebanon’s parliament on Wednesday abolished a law that allowed rapists to avoid prison by marrying their victims. The repeal of…
Israel revokes Al-Jazeera reporter’s press permit
August 17, 2017
Israel revokes Al-Jazeera reporter’s press permit
Israel’s press office said Wednesday it is revoking the credentials of a prominent Al-Jazeera reporter pending a hearing after he…
Qatar conspired to topple Bahrain regime in 2011: Bahrain TV
August 17, 2017
Qatar conspired to topple Bahrain regime in 2011: Bahrain TV
State-run-Bahrain TV broadcasted, Wednesday, leaked phone calls between the former Prime Minister of Qatar, Hamad bin Jassim, and Bahrain terrorists,…
Saudi Arabia to allow Qatari pilgrims at hajj despite rift
August 17, 2017
Saudi Arabia to allow Qatari pilgrims at hajj despite rift
Saudi Arabia will open its border with Qatar to let pilgrims attend the hajj, marking a breakthrough in a monthslong…
Lebanon prepares for Syria’s post-war construction windfall
August 17, 2017
Lebanon prepares for Syria’s post-war construction windfall
The port of Tripoli in northern Lebanon wants the world to know it’s ready for business. British safety managers are…
Iranian president threatens to revitalize nuclear program
August 16, 2017
Iranian president threatens to revitalize nuclear program
Iran’s president warned Tuesday that it could ramp up its nuclear program and quickly achieve a more advanced level if…
Iraqi Shia cleric’s Saudi, UAE trips show Gulf realpolitik
August 16, 2017
Iraqi Shia cleric’s Saudi, UAE trips show Gulf realpolitik
An influential Iraqi Shia cleric, notorious for his followers’ deadly attacks on US troops in Iraq over a decade ago…
Algeria’s president sacks prime minister
August 16, 2017
Algeria’s president sacks prime minister
Algeria’s official news agency says the North African country’s stroke-afflicted president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has fired Abdelmadjid Tebboune as prime minister.…