Middle East
OPEC, allies weigh further oil production cut in December
September 12, 2019
OPEC, allies weigh further oil production cut in December
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — OPEC and its non-cartel members on Thursday discussed further cuts to oil production…
Palestinians charge 3 relatives with murder in woman’s death
September 12, 2019
Palestinians charge 3 relatives with murder in woman’s death
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian attorney general says three people, all relatives, are being charged in the death…
A look at the Jordan Valley Israeli PM has vowed to annex
September 12, 2019
A look at the Jordan Valley Israeli PM has vowed to annex
JERICHO, West Bank (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s last-minute vow to annex the Jordan Valley if re-elected next…
Israel’s Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
September 12, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu faces criticism over annexation plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s pre-election pledge to annex the West Bank’s Jordan Valley drew praise from right-wing allies Wednesday,…
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
September 12, 2019
‘Rebel’ Saudi women shun obligatory abaya robe
Her high heels clacking on marble tiles, a defiant Saudi woman turned heads and drew gasps as she strutted through…
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
September 12, 2019
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
FIFA said on Wednesday it will send officials to Iran “shortly” to look at the possibility of allowing female spectators…
Arab League calls Netanyahu plan to annex West Bank areas ‘aggression’
September 11, 2019
Arab League calls Netanyahu plan to annex West Bank areas ‘aggression’
CAIRO (Reuters) – Arab foreign ministers condemned a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the…
Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton firing
September 11, 2019
Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton firing
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president urged the U.S. on Wednesday to “put warmongers aside” as tensions roil the Persian…
Libya’s displaced struggle for shelter as fighting drags on
September 11, 2019
Libya’s displaced struggle for shelter as fighting drags on
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – After fleeing an advance by eastern-based forces on Tripoli, 80-year-old Mabrouka al-Twati and her daughter spent days…
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket sirens force Netanyahu off stage
September 11, 2019
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket sirens force Netanyahu off stage
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli aircraft struck in Gaza on Wednesday hours after rockets from the Palestinian enclave triggered sirens that…