Middle East
Palestinians mark anniversary of mass displacement
May 16, 2019
Palestinians mark anniversary of mass displacement
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians on Wednesday marked the 71st anniversary of their mass displacement during the 1948…
Sudan army ruler suspends civil rule talks
May 16, 2019
Sudan army ruler suspends civil rule talks
Sudan’s military rulers on Thursday suspended crucial talks with protesters on installing civilian rule, insisting more time was needed to…
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
May 16, 2019
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Iran Thursday accused the United States of an “unacceptable” escalation of tensions and said Tehran was showing “maximum restraint” despite…
Greek court acquits nine Turkish citizens accused of terrorism
May 15, 2019
Greek court acquits nine Turkish citizens accused of terrorism
ATHENS (Reuters) – Α Greek court on Wednesday acquitted nine Turkish citizens of terrorism-related offenses, citing a lack of evidence,…
Eurovision Village partying upsets nearby mosque worshippers in Ramadan
May 15, 2019
Eurovision Village partying upsets nearby mosque worshippers in Ramadan
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – The Eurovision Song Contest has found few fans in a famous mosque in the Israeli host…
Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil pipeline
May 15, 2019
Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil pipeline
Two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia were the target of “terrorism and sabotage” on Tuesday, according to the country’s…
Coptic pope: Displacing Christians is bad for Middle East, Europe
May 15, 2019
Coptic pope: Displacing Christians is bad for Middle East, Europe
DW: What is the significance of inaugurating a new Coptic church in Düsseldorf? Pope Tawadros II: The inauguration of the…
US, coalition allies appear divided on Iran threat
May 15, 2019
US, coalition allies appear divided on Iran threat
Coalition forces in Iraq and Syria sent conflicting signals Tuesday over Iran’s alleged threat, with a British general appearing to…
US, Russia see path forward on Syria but clash on election meddling
May 15, 2019
US, Russia see path forward on Syria but clash on election meddling
Russia and the United States voiced hope Tuesday for better ties including working together in Syria as President Vladimir Putin…
Kabul murder highlights Afghan women’s plight
May 15, 2019
Kabul murder highlights Afghan women’s plight
When gunmen killed former journalist Mena Mangal on a busy Kabul street, observers first wondered if she had been murdered…