Middle East

More than 235,000 flee intense bombing in NW Syria

More than 235,000 flee intense bombing in NW Syria

Civilians on Friday packed a road leading out of a flashpoint town in northwest Syria, where two weeks of heightened…
Rocket attacks kill US contractor in strife-torn Iraq

Rocket attacks kill US contractor in strife-torn Iraq

New rocket attacks in Iraq have killed a US civilian contractor, raising fears on Saturday that violence could escalate in…
Hundreds join final Gaza-Israel border protests for three months

Hundreds join final Gaza-Israel border protests for three months

Hundreds of Palestinians took part in protests along the Gaza-Israel border Friday, the last of the Hamas-backed demonstrations until March.…
Israel’s Netanyahu sweeps party primary in re-election boost

Israel’s Netanyahu sweeps party primary in re-election boost

Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told supporters Friday he would win a March general election after scoring a landslide…
Pompeo accuses Iran of suppressing protest memorials

Pompeo accuses Iran of suppressing protest memorials

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday slammed Iran for using “violence” and censorship to prevent memorials for those…
As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival

As crisis hits, Lebanese businesses fight for survival

After decades of hard work, self-made Lebanese chocolatier Roger Zakhour thought he would finally be able to pass a successful…
Japan OKs divisive plan to send naval troops to Mideast

Japan OKs divisive plan to send naval troops to Mideast

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Friday approved a contentious plan to send its naval troops to the Middle East to…
Turkish court sentences to jail seven at opposition newspaper

Turkish court sentences to jail seven at opposition newspaper

ISTANBUL (Reuters) — A Turkish court on Friday handed down jail sentences to seven journalists and other staffers at opposition…
Moroccan YouTuber sentenced to prison, journalist detained

Moroccan YouTuber sentenced to prison, journalist detained

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan authorities have sentenced a Youtuber who criticized the king to prison, and detained a journalist-activist…
Sudan’s Christians enjoy holiday amid hope for new freedoms

Sudan’s Christians enjoy holiday amid hope for new freedoms

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — The Sudanese Christian marchers weaved through bustling markets and traffic-clogged streets wearing “I Love Jesus” T-shirts…
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