Middle East
For Iran, Iraq’s unrest is plot to undo bilateral ties
October 8, 2019
For Iran, Iraq’s unrest is plot to undo bilateral ties
Since they erupted a week ago, deadly protests in Iraq have been tracked closely in Iran where they are seen…
Trump threatens Turkey after greenlighting Syria invasion
October 8, 2019
Trump threatens Turkey after greenlighting Syria invasion
US President Donald Trump warned Turkey on Monday against going too far in Syria, one day after giving Ankara a…
Israel’s Gideon Saar challenges lengthy Netanyahu Likud rule
October 8, 2019
Israel’s Gideon Saar challenges lengthy Netanyahu Likud rule
JERUSALEM (AP) — With a simple tweet, Gideon Saar did what no Israeli politician from the ruling conservative party has…
Jordan teachers end 4-week strike, country’s longest ever
October 7, 2019
Jordan teachers end 4-week strike, country’s longest ever
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Teachers in Jordan have ended their longest strike ever and are opening the school year four…
Israeli officials wrap up Netanyahu’s pre-indictment hearing
October 7, 2019
Israeli officials wrap up Netanyahu’s pre-indictment hearing
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s state prosecutors and Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyers were wrapping up the pre-indictment hearing over a slew of…
New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms
October 7, 2019
New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms
Eight protesters were killed Sunday in clashes in the Iraqi capital between protesters and security forces, medics and security sources…
Trump gives blessing to Turkish operation in northern Syria
October 7, 2019
Trump gives blessing to Turkish operation in northern Syria
Donald Trump on Sunday gave his blessing to a Turkish operation targeting Kurdish militants in northern Syria, saying the United…
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
October 6, 2019
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 18 people were killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Baghdad overnight, according…
Tunisia elects lawmakers to tackle economy, disappointment after uprising
October 6, 2019
Tunisia elects lawmakers to tackle economy, disappointment after uprising
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisians voted for a new parliament on Sunday but quiet polling stations gave an indication of the…
Saudi Arabia eases restrictions on women taking hotel rooms
October 6, 2019
Saudi Arabia eases restrictions on women taking hotel rooms
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia has lifted some restrictions on women traveling in the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom,…