Middle East
Likud rival of Israeli PM says party primary way forward
November 21, 2019
Likud rival of Israeli PM says party primary way forward
JERUSALEM (AP) — In the first sign of rebellion with Israel’s ruling right-wing Likud, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top party…
Four Iraqi protesters killed in clashes with security forces
November 21, 2019
Four Iraqi protesters killed in clashes with security forces
BAGHDAD (AP) — Renewed clashes overnight in Baghdad between anti-government demonstrators and security forces killed four protesters, Iraqi security and…
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Syria rises to 21 fighters, 2 civilians: Monitor
November 21, 2019
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes in Syria rises to 21 fighters, 2 civilians: Monitor
Israel said its warplanes carried out a “very intense” attack against Iranian forces and Syrian army targets in Syria on…
Syrian shelling of camp housing displaced people kills 15
November 21, 2019
Syrian shelling of camp housing displaced people kills 15
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government troops bombarded a camp hosting displaced people near the Turkish border in the country’s northwest…
Tuktuk, newspaper of Iraq’s uprising, aspires to be vehicle for change
November 20, 2019
Tuktuk, newspaper of Iraq’s uprising, aspires to be vehicle for change
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — “If you kill us all, who will you rule over?” says the latest issue of Tuktuk newspaper,…
Yemen’s Huthis release captured South Korean, Saudi vessels
November 20, 2019
Yemen’s Huthis release captured South Korean, Saudi vessels
SEOUL/DUBAI (Reuters) — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement released three vessels and 16 people it had seized, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry…
Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal
November 20, 2019
Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East’s biggest carrier, the Dubai-based Emirates, announced on Wednesday a firm order…
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff
November 20, 2019
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is no closer to a breakthrough out of its political paralysis and with the clock running…
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International
November 20, 2019
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Days of protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed…
Kuwait’s foreign minister named new PM amid government feud
November 20, 2019
Kuwait’s foreign minister named new PM amid government feud
KUWAIT (Reuters) — Kuwait’s ruler on Tuesday named Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister, elevating him from his role…