Middle East
Turkish journalists go on trial accused of waging ‘asymmetric war’
July 24, 2017
Turkish journalists go on trial accused of waging ‘asymmetric war’
Seventeen employees of a Turkish opposition newspaper went on trial on Monday accused of supporting a terrorist group, a case…
Qatari emir amends laws to bolster fight against terrorism
July 24, 2017
Qatari emir amends laws to bolster fight against terrorism
Qatar’s ruler has amended the country’s anti-terrorism laws in a royal decree issued on Thursday, state news agency QNA reported,…
Taliban suicide car bomber kills dozens in Afghan capital
July 24, 2017
Taliban suicide car bomber kills dozens in Afghan capital
A Taliban suicide attacker detonated a car bomb in the western part of Kabul on Monday, killing up to 35…
Israel Embassy shooting in Jordan complicates shrine crisis
July 24, 2017
Israel Embassy shooting in Jordan complicates shrine crisis
A deadly shooting at Israel’s Embassy in Jordan further complicated Israeli government efforts on Monday to find a way out…
Mali confirms arrest of key jihadist near Timbuktu
July 23, 2017
Mali confirms arrest of key jihadist near Timbuktu
Malian and French troops have arrested a close associate of a preacher whose jihadist group has claimed dozens of attacks…
Officials: Taliban seize 2 districts, kill wounded police
July 23, 2017
Officials: Taliban seize 2 districts, kill wounded police
Taliban fighters overran a second district headquarters in as many days on Sunday, this one in western Ghor province, the…
Arab League chief accuses Israel of “playing with fire,” Arab FMs meet Wednesday
July 23, 2017
Arab League chief accuses Israel of “playing with fire,” Arab FMs meet Wednesday
Arab League country Jordan called for an urgent meeting between the Arab Foreign Ministers in Cairo Wednesday, to address one of the…
AP Interview: Ex-Gaza chief says Hamas deal will open border
July 23, 2017
AP Interview: Ex-Gaza chief says Hamas deal will open border
An exiled Palestinian politician who quietly negotiated a power-sharing deal for Gaza with former arch foe Hamas discussed the details…
Russia: ‘Safe zone’ in Syria’s Ghouta demarcated
July 23, 2017
Russia: ‘Safe zone’ in Syria’s Ghouta demarcated
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Saturday an agreement has been reached with the Syrian opposition on the boundaries for a de-escalation…
Israel installs new security cameras at Jerusalem holy site
July 23, 2017
Israel installs new security cameras at Jerusalem holy site
Israel installed new security cameras Sunday at the entrance to a sensitive Jerusalem holy site, as officials began indicating it…