Middle East
Iran sets end of May deadline to see EU measures to save nuclear deal
May 25, 2018
Iran sets end of May deadline to see EU measures to save nuclear deal
Iran wants European powers to present it with measures by the end of May to compensate it for the U.S.…
Saudi Arabia frees leading women’s rights activist: Amnesty International
May 24, 2018
Saudi Arabia frees leading women’s rights activist: Amnesty International
Saudi Arabia has released veteran women’s rights activist Aisha al-Manea following her arrest last week with several other activists…
Populist cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s coalition wins Iraq’s election
May 24, 2018
Populist cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s coalition wins Iraq’s election
Anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s political coalition has won Iraq’s parliamentary election, the election commission announced late Friday. The Saeroon…
Syrian deputy FM: next target could be north or south – Mayadeen
May 23, 2018
Syrian deputy FM: next target could be north or south – Mayadeen
Syria’s deputy foreign minister said on Wednesday that the army could head north or south after crushing militants in…
Commander says Iran’s people will punch US Secretary of State in the mouth
May 22, 2018
Commander says Iran’s people will punch US Secretary of State in the mouth
A senior Iranian military commander poured scorn on US threats to tighten sanctions on Tuesday, saying the Islamic Republic’s…
Temporary ceasefire in Damascus militant pocket: Syrian state media
May 21, 2018
Temporary ceasefire in Damascus militant pocket: Syrian state media
A temporary humanitarian ceasefire is in place to allow women, children and the elderly to evacuate the Islamic State-held…
Palestinian leader Abbas hospitalized: Palestinian officials
May 20, 2018
Palestinian leader Abbas hospitalized: Palestinian officials
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been hospitalized in the West Bank due to complications after minor surgery last week, a…
Muslim leaders call for international protection force for Palestinians
May 19, 2018
Muslim leaders call for international protection force for Palestinians
Muslim leaders called on Friday for an international force to be deployed to protect Palestinians after dozens of protesters were…
Israel keeps Gaza residents ‘caged in a toxic slum’: U.N.’s Zeid
May 18, 2018
Israel keeps Gaza residents ‘caged in a toxic slum’: U.N.’s Zeid
Israel has systematically deprived Palestinians of their human rights, with 1.9 million in Gaza “caged in a toxic slum from…
Hamas claims 50 of its members died in Monday’s clashes in Gaza
May 17, 2018
Hamas claims 50 of its members died in Monday’s clashes in Gaza
A senior member of Hamas’ political bureau said during a TV interview on Wednesday that 50 people killed by Israeli…