Middle East
Iran says 5 Tehran attackers had fought for ‘Islamic State’ group
June 8, 2017
Iran says 5 Tehran attackers had fought for ‘Islamic State’ group
Five of the men who launched an attack in the heart of Iran’s capital previously fought for the Islamic State…
With my camera as witness: A lens on Syria
June 8, 2017
With my camera as witness: A lens on Syria
Afghanistan, Tripoli, Gaza, Chernobyl, Lebanon: a litany of horror. Armed with his camera, photojournalist Sergey Ponomarev has documented some of…
Kuwait’s emir meets with Qatari leader amid diplomatic rift
June 8, 2017
Kuwait’s emir meets with Qatari leader amid diplomatic rift
Kuwait’s emir traveled to Qatar to help mediate an end to a crisis that’s seen Arab nations cut ties to…
Iraqi Kurds to hold independence referendum in September
June 8, 2017
Iraqi Kurds to hold independence referendum in September
Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region on Wednesday announced it would hold an independence referendum in September, bringing the Kurds one step closer…
International pressure mounting for Qatar to withdraw from 2022 World Cup
June 7, 2017
International pressure mounting for Qatar to withdraw from 2022 World Cup
The pressure on the International Football Federation (FIFA) to make a decision about the future of the 2022 World Cup, due…
Police detain Amnesty International’s Turkey chief
June 7, 2017
Police detain Amnesty International’s Turkey chief
Amnesty International’s chairman in Turkey has been detained as part of a crackdown against people suspected of links to US-based…
Qatar in talks with Turkey and Iran to provide food, water: official
June 7, 2017
Qatar in talks with Turkey and Iran to provide food, water: official
Qatar is in talks with Iran and Turkey to secure food and water supplies amid concerns of possible shortages two…
Yemen spiraling toward ‘total collapse’ as world watches, UN warns
June 7, 2017
Yemen spiraling toward ‘total collapse’ as world watches, UN warns
Blaming the “inability or indifference” of the international community, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief warned that Yemen is spiraling toward…
Attackers raid Iran parliament and mausoleum, up to seven dead: media
June 7, 2017
Attackers raid Iran parliament and mausoleum, up to seven dead: media
Attackers raided Iran’s parliament and opened fire at the Mausoleum of Ayatollah Khomeini a few kilometers south of the capital…
Jordan downgrades Qatari ties
June 7, 2017
Jordan downgrades Qatari ties
Jordan announced on Tuesday that it was reducing its diplomatic ties with Qatar amid a deepening political crisis in the…