Middle East
Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus
April 22, 2018
Syrian military pummels IS-held districts in Damascus
Syrian government forces used warplanes, helicopters and artillery on Sunday to pound districts of the capital held by the Islamic…
Iran threatens to ‘vigorously’ resume enrichment if US quits nuclear deal
April 22, 2018
Iran threatens to ‘vigorously’ resume enrichment if US quits nuclear deal
Iran is ready to “vigorously” resume nuclear enrichment if the United States ditches the 2015 nuclear deal, and further “drastic…
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 31 in Afghan capital
April 22, 2018
Islamic State suicide bomber kills 31 in Afghan capital
A suicide bomber struck a voter registration center in the Afghan capital on Sunday, killing at least 31 people in…
Saudi Arabia uses ancient tourist site to alter its history
April 22, 2018
Saudi Arabia uses ancient tourist site to alter its history
Just outside Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, a group of elementary school children are on a field trip at Diriyah, where…
Israel’s Lieberman blames Hamas over Gaza deaths
April 22, 2018
Israel’s Lieberman blames Hamas over Gaza deaths
Israel’s defense minister said Saturday that Hamas leaders are the “only culprits” in continued bloodshed on the Gaza border, as…
Taxi drivers, Uber square up on Istanbul’s roads
April 22, 2018
Taxi drivers, Uber square up on Istanbul’s roads
Istanbul’s bright yellow taxis, ubiquitous and perennially honking for custom, appear ingrained in the daily life of the Turkish metropolis.…
Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace
April 22, 2018
Saudi security shoots down recreational drone near royal palace
Saudi Arabian security forces said they had shot down a recreational drone in the capital on Saturday after online videos…
Hamas says man gunned down in Malaysia was important member
April 21, 2018
Hamas says man gunned down in Malaysia was important member
Gaza’s ruling Hamas militant group said Saturday that a man who was gunned down in Malaysia was an important member…
Iran vows ‘expected and unexpected’ moves if US exits deal
April 21, 2018
Iran vows ‘expected and unexpected’ moves if US exits deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday Iran’s atomic agency was ready with “expected and unexpected” reactions if the United…
Islamic State group to give up last pocket in Syrian capital
April 21, 2018
Islamic State group to give up last pocket in Syrian capital
Islamic State militants agreed to give up their last pocket in Damascus on Friday, state media reported, as the government…