Middle East
Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader
November 5, 2019
Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader
Turkish forces in northern Syria have detained a sister of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State group…
Elissa fires back after Israeli army spokesman wishes her happy birthday
November 4, 2019
Elissa fires back after Israeli army spokesman wishes her happy birthday
Avichay Adraee, Spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, wished renowned Lebanese singer Elissa a happy birthday on his Twitter account,…
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco
November 4, 2019
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia formally began an initial public offering Sunday of a sliver of oil giant…
Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal on anniversary
November 4, 2019
Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal on anniversary
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Monday its latest violations of the nuclear deal with world powers, saying that…
Turkey vows to send back IS members to their countries
November 4, 2019
Turkey vows to send back IS members to their countries
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey will send back Islamic State group members to their countries of origin, the interior minister said…
Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police
November 4, 2019
Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security officials say three protesters were killed and 19 were wounded during an attack the previous…
Sudanese protests demand answers over June crackdown deaths
November 4, 2019
Sudanese protests demand answers over June crackdown deaths
CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Sudan’s capital and across the country on Sunday, demanding…
Israeli PM’s son, driver strike settlement over leaked tape
November 4, 2019
Israeli PM’s son, driver strike settlement over leaked tape
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son has reportedly reached a court settlement with a former driver whom…
Thousands protest in Lebanon after rally to support president
November 4, 2019
Thousands protest in Lebanon after rally to support president
Thousands of Lebanese protested Sunday to keep up a nationwide street movement that has brought down the government, hours after…
Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis
November 4, 2019
Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis
The 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran may have ended after 444 days, but both America and Iran still remain…