Middle East
Rockets fired from Gaza fall short, wound 7 Palestinians
September 19, 2019
Rockets fired from Gaza fall short, wound 7 Palestinians
JERUSALEM (AP) — Seven Palestinians have been wounded after a rocket barrage from the Gaza Strip exploded near a house…
Israel’s Arabs poised to gain new voice after tight election
September 19, 2019
Israel’s Arabs poised to gain new voice after tight election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Arab coalition appears poised to emerge as the main opposition bloc following Tuesday’s election, a historic…
Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales
September 19, 2019
Germany extends ban on Saudi arms sales
BERLIN (AP) — Germany has extended its ban on defense industry exports to Saudi Arabia for another six months, despite…
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together
September 19, 2019
Netanyahu calls on Gantz to form a unity government together
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on his main challenger Benny Gantz on Thursday to form a unity government together…
Pakistan PM to urge Trump to restart Afghan peace talks
September 18, 2019
Pakistan PM to urge Trump to restart Afghan peace talks
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that he would urge US President Donald Trump next…
Iran warns of crushing response, blames US for regional tension
September 18, 2019
Iran warns of crushing response, blames US for regional tension
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Wednesday threatened a crushing response to any military strike after attacks on Saudi oil sites…
Erdogan says 2-3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’
September 18, 2019
Erdogan says 2-3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that a planned “safe zone” in northern Syria could host…
Saudi to announce oil attacks findings as US weighs retaliation
September 18, 2019
Saudi to announce oil attacks findings as US weighs retaliation
Saudi Arabia said it will unveil the results later Wednesday of its probe into attacks on key oil installations, as…
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia after US blames Iran
September 18, 2019
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
September 18, 2019
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…