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US says missile parts prove Iran is illicitly arming Houthis
Middle East
December 15, 2017
US says missile parts prove Iran is illicitly arming Houthis
Flanked by singed missile remnants, President Donald Trump’s envoy to the United Nations declared Thursday that “undeniable” evidence proves Iran…
Iran may be defying UN on missiles: UN chief
Middle East
December 14, 2017
Iran may be defying UN on missiles: UN chief
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning that Iran may be defying a UN call to halt ballistic missile development even as…
At least 39 Yemenis dead in Saudi-led raid on police camp in Sanaa: official
Middle East
December 13, 2017
At least 39 Yemenis dead in Saudi-led raid on police camp in Sanaa: official
Saudi-led coalition aircraft struck a military police camp in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sanaa on Wednesday, killing at least 39…
Saudi King Salman says determined to confront corruption
Middle East
December 13, 2017
Saudi King Salman says determined to confront corruption
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz said on Wednesday his government was determined to confront corruption with “justice and decisiveness”,…
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Middle East
December 12, 2017
Iran’s president signals ‘good ties’ possible with Saudi Arabia
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday said Tehran is willing to resume ties with Saudi Arabia, but only if the…
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Saudi embassy denies prince has bought ‘Christ’ painting
Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Washington issued a statement in response to media reports claiming a prominent Saudi prince had purchased…
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Iran foreign minister defends missile program, asks European support
Iran’s foreign minister on Monday defended its ballistic missile program and urged European countries not to be influenced by US…
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018
Middle East
December 11, 2017
Saudi Arabia says cinemas will be allowed from early 2018
Saudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed in the conservative kingdom for the first time in…
SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide
World
December 11, 2017
SIPRI: Weapons sales up again worldwide
Arms sales are increasing around the world. The current report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that…
Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
Middle East
December 7, 2017
Trump calls on Saudis to immediately end Yemen blockade
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Saudi Arabia to end its Yemen blockade immediately, citing humanitarian concerns. “I have…