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Iran says will retaliate against US sanctions on chief judge
Middle East
January 13, 2018
Iran says will retaliate against US sanctions on chief judge
Iran said on Saturday it would retaliate against sanctions imposed on its judiciary head by the United States as President…
Donald Trump should apologize for remarks: African states
World
January 13, 2018
Donald Trump should apologize for remarks: African states
All 54 African ambassadors to the United Nations decried Donald Trump’s reported remarks as “outrageous, racist, and xenophobic” on Friday,…
Analysis: Iran protests show danger of economic woes
Middle East
January 9, 2018
Analysis: Iran protests show danger of economic woes
The protesters rallied for days in Iran, chanting against government corruption and demanding justice. That was last year, when depositors…
Trump seeks $18 billion to extend border wall over 10 years
World
January 6, 2018
Trump seeks $18 billion to extend border wall over 10 years
The Trump administration has proposed spending $18 billion over 10 years to significantly extend the border wall with Mexico, providing…
Israel raises vote threshold to tighten grip on Jerusalem
Middle East
January 2, 2018
Israel raises vote threshold to tighten grip on Jerusalem
Israel on Tuesday raised the number of votes needed for any future vote on ceding parts of Jerusalem to Palestine,…
Pence visit to Egypt remains in plans: vice president office
Middle East
January 2, 2018
Pence visit to Egypt remains in plans: vice president office
Mike Pence’s office on Monday said the US vice president still plans on visiting Israel this month, despite an apparent…
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
World
December 30, 2017
Putin calls for ‘pragmatic cooperation’ in New Year wishes to Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for “pragmatic cooperation” in his New Year wishes to US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin…
Iran cities hit by anti-government protests
Middle East
December 30, 2017
Iran cities hit by anti-government protests
Demonstrators took to the streets of several Iranian cities on Friday, marking the second day of rare protests against high prices…
US vetoes UN resolution rejecting Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Middle East
December 19, 2017
US vetoes UN resolution rejecting Trump’s Jerusalem decision
The United States on Monday vetoed a draft UN resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s…
Erdogan says Turkey aims to open embassy in East Jerusalem
Middle East
December 18, 2017
Erdogan says Turkey aims to open embassy in East Jerusalem
Turkey intends to open an embassy in East Jerusalem, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, days after leading calls at…