Deutsche Welle
UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees
Middle East
November 29, 2018
UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees
The UN has called on the Syrian government to provide information about thousands of detained and missing people. “Now…
Chemical arms watchdog wants to probe alleged Aleppo gas attack
Middle East
November 27, 2018
Chemical arms watchdog wants to probe alleged Aleppo gas attack
The head of the OPCW says the watchdog agency is mulling a mission to Syria to probe an alleged…
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan freed on bail in France rape case
World
November 16, 2018
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan freed on bail in France rape case
After several unsuccessful attempts, Tariq Ramadan was granted bail by a French court. Ramadan is accused of raping two…
‘Most’ Israelis and Palestinians oppose two-state solution
Middle East
November 15, 2018
‘Most’ Israelis and Palestinians oppose two-state solution
Only minorities of Israeli Jews and Palestinians support a two-state solution, according to a new survey. Among Israeli Arabs,…
Iran allows women to attend Asian Champions League final
Middle East
November 12, 2018
Iran allows women to attend Asian Champions League final
Hundreds of female fans cheered for local champions Persepolis as they sought to claim their first continental crown. The…
Post-midterm outlook in US: ‘It’s going to be crazy for the next 2 years’
World
November 9, 2018
Post-midterm outlook in US: ‘It’s going to be crazy for the next 2 years’
The US midterms resulted in a split Congress with Democrats winning the House of Representatives and Republicans increasing their majority…
Yemen fighting traps Hodeida hospital patients in crossfire
Middle East
November 8, 2018
Yemen fighting traps Hodeida hospital patients in crossfire
Amnesty International has warned Houthi rebels not to use hospital patients as human shields. The call came as fighting in…
FIFA head asks Qatar about expanding World Cup games to Middle East rivals in 2022
Middle East
November 1, 2018
FIFA head asks Qatar about expanding World Cup games to Middle East rivals in 2022
Gianni Infantino has asked Qatar if it would share games with Saudi Arabia and other rival countries in the…
US calls for end to fighting in Yemen amid famine fears
Middle East
October 31, 2018
US calls for end to fighting in Yemen amid famine fears
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday called for a cessation of hostilities in Yemen, which has been…
Opinion: Hope for Afghanistan’s democracy lies with voters
Middle East
October 23, 2018
Opinion: Hope for Afghanistan’s democracy lies with voters
Afghan voters have shown their democratic determination by voting in parliamentary elections at the risk of their lives. It’s…