Middle East
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…
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed
November 20, 2019
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria on Wednesday, carrying out…
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move
November 20, 2019
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move
The United States faced stiff international and Palestinian criticism Tuesday over its decision to no longer consider Israeli settlements illegal,…
Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation
November 19, 2019
Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia said on Tuesday it was bewildered by a Turkish pledge to conduct a new military operation…
Three killed as Iran unrest shows no signs of subsiding
November 19, 2019
Three killed as Iran unrest shows no signs of subsiding
Three security personnel have been killed by “rioters” in Iran, the latest deaths in protests that showed no sign of…
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
November 19, 2019
U.S., Australian hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap
PESHAWAR, Pakistan/KABUL (Reuters) — The Afghan Taliban released American and Australian university professors held hostage for more than three years…
Protesters force postponement of Lebanese parliament session
November 19, 2019
Protesters force postponement of Lebanese parliament session
BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of protesters rallying against the Lebanese political elite blocked roads in central Beirut on Tuesday, preventing…