Middle East
Palestinians ask international community to punish Israel for settlement law
February 7, 2017
Palestinians ask international community to punish Israel for settlement law
A Palestinian Cabinet minister on Tuesday called on the international community to punish Israel for a contentious new law, just…
Jordan bolsters its borders amid IS fears
February 7, 2017
Jordan bolsters its borders amid IS fears
A little over an hour's drive from the Jordanian capital Amman, lies one of the most breathtaking and seemingly tranquil…
As many as 13,000 hanged in Syria prison since 2011: Amnesty International
February 7, 2017
As many as 13,000 hanged in Syria prison since 2011: Amnesty International
Syrian authorities have killed as many as 13,000 people — possibly more — since the start of the 2011 uprising…
Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance
February 7, 2017
Islamic State encircled in Syria’s al-Bab after army advance
Syrian government forces advanced on the northern Islamic State-held city of al-Bab on Monday, cutting off the last supply route that connects…
Israel legalizes settler homes on private Palestinian land
February 7, 2017
Israel legalizes settler homes on private Palestinian land
Israel passed a law on Monday retroactively legalizing about 4,000 settler homes built on privately owned Palestinian land in the…
Rocket from Gaza draws Israeli air strikes, 1 person wounded
February 6, 2017
Rocket from Gaza draws Israeli air strikes, 1 person wounded
A Palestinian rocket launched from Gaza struck Israel on Monday, causing no casualties or damage, in a rare attack that…
Netanyahu calls for ‘responsible nations’ to follow Trump’s Iran sanctions
February 6, 2017
Netanyahu calls for ‘responsible nations’ to follow Trump’s Iran sanctions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed new sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on Iran, saying its continued nuclear…
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
February 6, 2017
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the…
Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill
February 6, 2017
Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill
Israel's prime minister is moving ahead with a contentious law that would legalize dozens of settlement outposts in the West…
Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects in biggest roundup
February 5, 2017
Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects in biggest roundup
Turkish police on Sunday detained some 400 suspected members of Islamic State in anti-terror raids in six provinces, state media…