Middle East
Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
June 10, 2021
Iraqi militia commander, whose arrest stoked tensions, freed
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi militia commander whose arrest last month sparked a standoff between the government and paramilitary groups…
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
June 10, 2021
Iran candidate says he’s willing to potentially meet Biden
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A prominent Iranian presidential candidate said Wednesday he’d be willing to meet with U.S. President Joe…
As war destroys Yemen’s present, museums struggle to preserve its past
June 9, 2021
As war destroys Yemen’s present, museums struggle to preserve its past
A bronze statue of the main god of the kingdom of Saba, located in what is now the Yemeni province…
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
June 9, 2021
Resigned to a nuclear deal revival, Gulf engages with foe Iran
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, resigned to the revival of a nuclear pact with Iran they always opposed,…
‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma
June 9, 2021
‘She screams when someone comes near’: Gaza children in trauma
Three weeks since Suzy Eshkuntana was pulled from the rubble of her house, destroyed by an Israeli air strike, the…
Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan
June 9, 2021
Hostage advocates concerned by US pullout from Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Advocates for Americans held hostage overseas are raising concerns that the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan will…
In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help
June 9, 2021
In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help
To all the struggles of life in Lebanon — the pandemic, the power outages, the inflation, the punishing financial and…
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
June 9, 2021
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president angrily defended himself Wednesday after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate…
Afghan official: 11 killed in roadside bombing in north
June 8, 2021
Afghan official: 11 killed in roadside bombing in north
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A minivan carrying civilian passengers in northwest Afghanistan was hit by a roadside bomb, leaving at…
Israel suspends ultranationalists’ march in east Jerusalem
June 8, 2021
Israel suspends ultranationalists’ march in east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Monday they blocked a planned procession by Jewish ultranationalists through parts of Jerusalem’s Old…