Middle East
Death toll jumps to 27 protesters shot dead in 24 hours in Iraq
November 28, 2019
Death toll jumps to 27 protesters shot dead in 24 hours in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Security forces in Iraq shot dead 27 anti-government protesters in a 24-hour period, amid spiraling violence in…
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
November 28, 2019
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
Iran has arrested eight people accused of links to the CIA and gathering information to send abroad during deadly street…
Iraqi forces kill 16 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
November 28, 2019
Iraqi forces kill 16 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraqi security forces shot dead 16 protesters in the southern city of Nassiriya on Thursday, medical sources…
In Lebanon, financial collapse and security concerns loom
November 28, 2019
In Lebanon, financial collapse and security concerns loom
BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of Lebanese women marched across a former front line in the Lebanese capital Wednesday carrying white…
Iraqi protesters torch Iran consulate amid deadly protests
November 28, 2019
Iraqi protesters torch Iran consulate amid deadly protests
Iraqi protesters torched the Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf on Wednesday in a dramatic escalation of anti-government…
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
November 27, 2019
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Protesters blocked roads with burning tires in southern Iraq and clashed with police in Baghdad on Wednesday,…
Overnight clashes in Lebanon injure dozens as tensions rise
November 27, 2019
Overnight clashes in Lebanon injure dozens as tensions rise
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of people were injured in overnight confrontations between supporters and opponents of Lebanon’s president, most of…
Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt
November 27, 2019
Century ago and today, Baghdad street a front line in revolt
BAGHDAD (AP) — When discontented Iraqis sought independence from British occupation in 1920, Baghdad’s most prestigious new boulevard, Rasheed Street,…
Iran supreme leader claims protests a US-backed ‘conspiracy’
November 27, 2019
Iran supreme leader claims protests a US-backed ‘conspiracy’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday claimed without evidence that recent protests across the Islamic…
Israeli aircraft hit Hamas site after rocket fire from Gaza
November 27, 2019
Israeli aircraft hit Hamas site after rocket fire from Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli aircraft attacked several sites for Gaza’s Hamas rulers early on Wednesday in response to rocket fire…