Middle East
Car bomb claimed by Islamic State kills 7 in western Iraq
August 29, 2018
Car bomb claimed by Islamic State kills 7 in western Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Seven people were killed Wednesday in a suicide car bombing claimed by the Islamic State group in…
The Arab supergirl fighting crime and smashing stereotypes
August 29, 2018
The Arab supergirl fighting crime and smashing stereotypes
(CNN) – A new vigilante superhero is defying the genre. Emara doesn’t wear spandex, skintight leather or masks – instead,…
Turkey’s lira falls again, but Albayrak sees no risk to economy
August 29, 2018
Turkey’s lira falls again, but Albayrak sees no risk to economy
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira fell against the dollar on Wednesday, as concern grew about the effects of the country’s…
Israeli nationalists celebrate court’s settlement legalizing
August 29, 2018
Israeli nationalists celebrate court’s settlement legalizing
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli nationalists are celebrating what they call a “precedent-setting” court ruling that would legalize an isolated West…
Iran has arrested ‘dozens of spies’: intelligence minister
August 29, 2018
Iran has arrested ‘dozens of spies’: intelligence minister
Iran’s intelligence minister said “dozens of spies” had been arrested as part of a crackdown on espionage and dual nationals…
Iraq official: Suicide bomber kills 6 at checkpoint in Anbar
August 29, 2018
Iraq official: Suicide bomber kills 6 at checkpoint in Anbar
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi security official says a suicide bomber has targeted a security checkpoint in the western province…
Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian attacker
August 28, 2018
Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian attacker
KAUBER, West Bank (Reuters) – The Israeli military on Tuesday demolished the family home of a Palestinian teenager in the…
Thousands of Syrians start returning to Daraya: state media
August 28, 2018
Thousands of Syrians start returning to Daraya: state media
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Thousands of Syrians began returning to Daraya on Tuesday, state media said, for the first time since…
South Sudan rebel leader refuses to sign latest peace deal: Sudan minister
August 28, 2018
South Sudan rebel leader refuses to sign latest peace deal: Sudan minister
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar refused to sign the latest draft of a peace deal with…
US warns Saudi Arabia it may withdraw support over civilian casualties in Yemen
August 28, 2018
US warns Saudi Arabia it may withdraw support over civilian casualties in Yemen
Washington (CNN) – The Pentagon has issued a warning to Saudi Arabia that it is prepared to reduce military and…