Middle East
Iran challenges taboos on discussing sex as HIV rate rises
November 29, 2017
Iran challenges taboos on discussing sex as HIV rate rises
In a square in a poor eastern Tehran neighborhood known for its drug addicts and dealers, psychologist Atefeh Azimi draws…
Lebanon’s Aoun says Hariri to ‘certainly’ stay as PM
November 29, 2017
Lebanon’s Aoun says Hariri to ‘certainly’ stay as PM
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said that Saad al-Hariri will “certainly” remain prime minister and Lebanon’s political crisis will be resolved…
Syrian Kurdish official to US: Don’t turn your back on us
November 29, 2017
Syrian Kurdish official to US: Don’t turn your back on us
A senior Syrian Kurdish official said Washington would undermine the campaign against Islamic State militants and Americans would lose their…
Jihadists go to rehab at ‘5-star’ Saudi centre
November 29, 2017
Jihadists go to rehab at ‘5-star’ Saudi centre
With its indoor swimming pool, sun-splashed patios and liveried staff, the Saudi complex has the trappings of a five-star resort,…
Rouhani says Saudis call Iran an enemy to conceal defeat in region
November 29, 2017
Rouhani says Saudis call Iran an enemy to conceal defeat in region
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia presents Iran as an enemy because it wants to cover…
Turkey suggests plan to extend military mission in Syria to Afrin, Aleppo
November 29, 2017
Turkey suggests plan to extend military mission in Syria to Afrin, Aleppo
Turkey said on Tuesday it could expand its military mission in Syria to two other provinces, potentially bringing its forces…
Turkey-backed rebels in Syria put IS jihadists through rehab
November 28, 2017
Turkey-backed rebels in Syria put IS jihadists through rehab
Shaven-headed former jihadists filled a classroom in northern Syria as a Muslim cleric taught them a more moderate form of…
Water, electricity, McDonald’s: Gazans hope for reconciliation
November 28, 2017
Water, electricity, McDonald’s: Gazans hope for reconciliation
Hamas is due to hand over power in the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority by Friday as part of…
Saudi Arabia’s advisory council studying proposals to protect whistleblowers
November 28, 2017
Saudi Arabia’s advisory council studying proposals to protect whistleblowers
Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council, a top advisory council to the government, is studying proposals for protection of people who report…
Pakistan army’s role in focus as Islamists end blasphemy blockade
November 28, 2017
Pakistan army’s role in focus as Islamists end blasphemy blockade
When hardline Pakistani Islamists signed an agreement with the government on Monday to end a crippling blockade of the nation’s…