Middle East
Saudi Arabia plans spending cuts to trim deficit amid virus
December 16, 2020
Saudi Arabia plans spending cuts to trim deficit amid virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia plans to cut more than seven percent in spending next year, the…
Camp closures force Iraqi families back to shattered homes
December 16, 2020
Camp closures force Iraqi families back to shattered homes
DEBAJA, Iraq (AP) — After living in a camp for three years, 70-year-old Merhi Hamed Abdullah returned to his village…
Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report
December 16, 2020
Iran’s probe into downing of airliner has major flaws: Canada report
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Iran is not conducting its investigation into the downing of a civilian airliner in January properly and…
US designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing
December 16, 2020
US designates Bahrain-based group as terrorist, accusing it of having Iran backing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday designated the Bahrain-based Saraya al-Mukhtar group as a terrorist organization, accusing it…
With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system
December 16, 2020
With eye on Iran, Israel tests missile defense system
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday it conducted a series of successful live fire drills with its multi-range…
Kuwait emir tells parliament: reform needed, stop disputes
December 15, 2020
Kuwait emir tells parliament: reform needed, stop disputes
KUWAIT (Reuters) – Kuwait’s ruler told the new parliament, in which opposition candidates made gains, that comprehensive reform was needed…
Ten years on, anger grows in Tunisian town where ‘Arab Spring’ began
December 15, 2020
Ten years on, anger grows in Tunisian town where ‘Arab Spring’ began
SIDI BOUZID, Tunisia (Reuters) – Ten years ago, a fruit seller set himself ablaze in the central Tunisian town of…
Israel signals openness to future joint missile defence with Gulf partners
December 15, 2020
Israel signals openness to future joint missile defence with Gulf partners
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel could be open to future cooperation on missile defense with Gulf Arab states that share its…
Christmas opens new market for small Gaza sewing business
December 15, 2020
Christmas opens new market for small Gaza sewing business
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — In the blockaded Gaza Strip, the Christmas season is giving a boost to a…
Israel’s Supreme Court approves extradition of sex-crime suspect to Australia
December 15, 2020
Israel’s Supreme Court approves extradition of sex-crime suspect to Australia
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A former Australian school principal accused of sexually assaulting students lost her appeal against extradition in Israel’s…