Middle East
Iran stages pro-government rallies after days of violent unrest
November 25, 2019
Iran stages pro-government rallies after days of violent unrest
DUBAI (Reuters) — Thousands of supporters of Iran’s clerical establishment rallied in Tehran on Monday, accusing the United States and…
Fresh arrests in Saudi Arabia net intellectuals, entrepreneurs: sources
November 25, 2019
Fresh arrests in Saudi Arabia net intellectuals, entrepreneurs: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia has detained at least eight people, mostly intellectuals and writers, two sources including London-based Saudi…
Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite U.S. pressure: media
November 25, 2019
Turkey to test Russian S-400 systems despite U.S. pressure: media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country’s capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian…
Police fire tear gas as groups clash in Lebanon capital
November 25, 2019
Police fire tear gas as groups clash in Lebanon capital
BEIRUT (AP) — Security forces fired tear gas amid confrontations in central Beirut that went into Monday morning between Hezbollah…
Rights researcher deported by Israel vows to continue work
November 25, 2019
Rights researcher deported by Israel vows to continue work
JERUSALEM (AP) — A human rights researcher who is being deported from Israel over his alleged boycott advocacy said Sunday…
U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump
November 25, 2019
U.S. Navy chief fired over handling of SEAL saga involving Trump
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired the Navy’s top civilian on Sunday over his handling of the…
Death toll climbs to 13 in one of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq
November 25, 2019
Death toll climbs to 13 in one of the ‘worst’ days of protest in southern Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Thirteen anti-government protesters were killed Sunday by Iraqi security forces in one of the “worst” days of…
Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment
November 24, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A watchdog group asked Israel’s top court on Sunday to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step…
France says Abu Dhabi to host HQ for European naval mission for the Gulf
November 24, 2019
France says Abu Dhabi to host HQ for European naval mission for the Gulf
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – A French naval base in Abu Dhabi will serve as the headquarters for a European-led mission…
Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue: sources
November 24, 2019
Security forces kill five in southern Iraq as protests continue: sources
BASRA (Reuters) – Security forces opened fire on protesters in southern Iraq, killing at least five people and wounding dozens…