Middle East
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’
September 25, 2018
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Gaza Strip’s economy is in “free fall,” a report from the World Bank warned Tuesday,…
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria
September 25, 2018
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in…
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias
September 25, 2018
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias
NEW York (Reuters) – France said on Monday it wanted the UN Security Council to implement sanctions on militias…
Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel
September 24, 2018
Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia announced on Monday it will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria in two…
Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead
September 24, 2018
Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead
Tens of thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Monday in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz for soldiers…
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria
September 24, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey will take action east of the Euphrates river in Syria and impose secure zones as…
UAE official denies Iranian allegations of links to military parade attackers
September 24, 2018
UAE official denies Iranian allegations of links to military parade attackers
DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official denied on Sunday Iranian allegations alluding to the involvement of…
Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media
September 24, 2018
Turkey orders 61 soldiers detained for suspected Gulen links: media
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish authorities ordered the arrest of 61 soldiers from the navy and land forces, including senior…
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production
September 24, 2018
OPEC, allies agree not to further increase oil production
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A meeting of OPEC and its allies ended without any decision to further increase oil…
Iran Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack
September 23, 2018
Iran Revolutionary Guards threaten to avenge military parade attack
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to wreak “deadly and unforgettable” vengeance for a shooting attack on a military…