Middle East
Gazan killed as border protests test calm ahead of Israel vote
March 30, 2019
Gazan killed as border protests test calm ahead of Israel vote
A Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire on the Gaza border early Saturday, hours ahead of mass protests that could…
Germany adds six months to Saudi arms export ban: government
March 29, 2019
Germany adds six months to Saudi arms export ban: government
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition government Thursday extended by six months an embargo on weapons exports to Saudi Arabia, instituted…
Tunisia says to coordinate Arab response to U.S. move on Israel, Golan
March 29, 2019
Tunisia says to coordinate Arab response to U.S. move on Israel, Golan
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia will coordinate with fellow Arab countries to contain any fall out from the U.S. decision to…
Lira wobbles as U.S. ties with Turkey fray
March 29, 2019
Lira wobbles as U.S. ties with Turkey fray
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s fiery anti-U.S. rhetoric helped spark a currency collapse in 2018 that plunged his…
Despite talk of returns, Turkey quietly works to integrate Syrian refugees
March 29, 2019
Despite talk of returns, Turkey quietly works to integrate Syrian refugees
GAZIANTEP, Turkey – When his rebel fighter son was killed and life in Syria became impossible for Jamal Sahlabji, he…
Rescued migrants safe in Europe after hijacking oil tanker
March 29, 2019
Rescued migrants safe in Europe after hijacking oil tanker
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — A group of migrants desperate not to go back to Libya made it safely to Europe…
Angela Merkel to present peace prize to Jordanian King Abdullah
March 29, 2019
Angela Merkel to present peace prize to Jordanian King Abdullah
Jordanian King Abdullah II is to receive the “Lamp of Peace of Saint Francis” at a ceremony in the Italian…
Saudi Arabia cites UN job application as evidence against rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul
March 29, 2019
Saudi Arabia cites UN job application as evidence against rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul
(CNN)–A prominent Saudi activist’s admission that she once applied for a job at the United Nations is being used as…
Saudi Arabia temporarily releases three women activists
March 29, 2019
Saudi Arabia temporarily releases three women activists
(CNN)–Saudi Arabia temporarily released three of the 11 women activists standing trial for charges related to their human rights work,…
In first vote since Turkey’s crisis, Erdogan could lose capital city
March 28, 2019
In first vote since Turkey’s crisis, Erdogan could lose capital city
ANKARA (Reuters) – Ismail Akin has voted for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s party for almost 20 years, but the father…