Middle East
Saudi leader seeks Qatari reconciliation, ends all communication
September 9, 2017
Saudi leader seeks Qatari reconciliation, ends all communication
One hour after a mutual phone call between both the Emir of Qatar Tamim Bin Hamad and Saudi Arabia’s crown…
Syrian army seizes oilfield from Islamic State in east: state TV
September 9, 2017
Syrian army seizes oilfield from Islamic State in east: state TV
The Syrian army and its allies recaptured an oilfield from Islamic State near the eastern city of Deir al-Zor on…
US steps up Qatar crisis diplomacy, lauds Kuwait’s mediation
September 9, 2017
US steps up Qatar crisis diplomacy, lauds Kuwait’s mediation
The Trump administration on Friday ramped up diplomatic efforts to help resolve Qatar’s crisis with its Arab neighbors, which risks…
UN to deploy security force to guard its base in Libya: envoy
September 8, 2017
UN to deploy security force to guard its base in Libya: envoy
The United Nations is preparing to deploy up to 250 peacekeepers to Libya to guard its base in the capital…
Bahrain rejects Amnesty report citing crackdown on dissent
September 8, 2017
Bahrain rejects Amnesty report citing crackdown on dissent
Bahrain condemned as inaccurate a report by the Amnesty International rights group accusing the Bahraini government of crushing dissent and…
Lebanon holds state funeral for slain soldiers
September 8, 2017
Lebanon holds state funeral for slain soldiers
Lebanon has held a state funeral for 10 of its soldiers captured and killed by the Islamic State group. President…
China, Pakistan take swipes at Trump’s Afghan policy
September 8, 2017
China, Pakistan take swipes at Trump’s Afghan policy
The top diplomats from China and Pakistan took swipes at President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled Afghanistan policy on Friday as…
Israel’s Sara Netanyahu may face indictment: attorney-general
September 8, 2017
Israel’s Sara Netanyahu may face indictment: attorney-general
Israel’s attorney-general is considering indicting the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sara, on suspicion of using state funds for…
The 5-year-old girl who opened the world’s eyes to Yemen’s plight
September 7, 2017
The 5-year-old girl who opened the world’s eyes to Yemen’s plight
In a hospital room in Yemen, well-wishers sing songs and play the guitar for five-year-old Buthaina. She smiles and tears…
Iran’s tourism industry is booming
September 7, 2017
Iran’s tourism industry is booming
Once off limits to many because of international sanctions, Iran is making a big comeback as a tourist destination. More…