Middle East

Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia after US blames Iran

Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia after US blames Iran

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo departed for Saudi Arabia Tuesday to discuss possible retaliation after Washington said it had…
Israel in suspense after exit polls show tight race

Israel in suspense after exit polls show tight race

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz awaited results from the country’s general election on Wednesday…
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families

IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families

The leader of the “Islamic State” group released an alleged audio recording on Monday calling on followers to free jihadis…
Jihad, history link Taliban to al-Qaida in Afghanistan

Jihad, history link Taliban to al-Qaida in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban promised Washington during months of negotiations that the United States would never again be attacked…
Taliban claims deadly strike near rally for Afghan President Ghani

Taliban claims deadly strike near rally for Afghan President Ghani

Two blasts rocked Afghanistan on Tuesday, one near a campaign rally for President Ashraf Ghani in Parwan province and another…
Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level

Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader announced on Tuesday that “there will be no talks with the US at…
Israel votes on Netanyahu’s political survival

Israel votes on Netanyahu’s political survival

Israel began voting in its second election in five months Tuesday that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin…
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks

US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks

The United States readied its response Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said…
Japan foreign minister expresses concern over global economy from attacks on Saudi

Japan foreign minister expresses concern over global economy from attacks on Saudi

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday that he agreed with US Secretary of State Mike…
Algeria poll on December 12: interim president

Algeria poll on December 12: interim president

Algeria is to hold a presidential election on December 12, five months into a political vacuum since longtime leader Abdelaziz…
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