Middle East

AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz promised on Sunday to deepen a crackdown on tax evasion that officials…

TUNIS (Reuters) — At least five Tunisian parties plan to launch a vote of no confidence in parliamentary speaker Rached…

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanon’s top Christian cleric stepped up criticism of the Iran-backed Shia group Hezbollah and its allies without…

With the rise of the “Islamic State,” a host of Arab-led initiatives were created to disrupt extremist content online. But…

KHARTOUM (Reuters) — Sudan will permit non-Muslims to consume alcohol and strengthen women’s rights, including banning female genital mutilation (FGM),…

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A misaligned missile battery, miscommunication between troops and their commanders and a decision to fire without…

DUBAI (Reuters) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has suspended debt service repayments for some countries and companies for the…

BEIRUT (Reuters) — A UN Security Council resolution that leaves only one of two border crossings open for aid deliveries…

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia scored a victory for its ally Syria on Saturday by forcing the Security Council to…

MANDALI, Iraq (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister took a first step Saturday to combat cross-border corruption that has long plagued…