Middle East
Russia, China to obstruct US attempt to sabotage Iran nuclear deal: TASS
April 23, 2018
Russia, China to obstruct US attempt to sabotage Iran nuclear deal: TASS
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday he had agreed with his Chinese counterpart that Moscow and Beijing would…
Afghan girl spends life disguised as ‘son’ her parents wanted
April 23, 2018
Afghan girl spends life disguised as ‘son’ her parents wanted
Sitara Wafadar yearns for long hair like other girls. Instead, the Afghan teenager has disguised herself as a boy for…
Iran bans banks from using cryptocurrencies
April 23, 2018
Iran bans banks from using cryptocurrencies
Iran banned the use of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by banks and financial institutions on Monday amid ongoing debate over…
Israel denies role in Hamas scientist’s killing in Malaysia
April 23, 2018
Israel denies role in Hamas scientist’s killing in Malaysia
Israeli officials initially refused to comment on the shooting death on Saturday of Hamas scientist Fadi al-Batsh, but Defense Minister Avigdor…
Taliban attacks kill 14 troops, policemen: Afghan officials
April 23, 2018
Taliban attacks kill 14 troops, policemen: Afghan officials
Afghan officials say two near-simultaneous Taliban attacks in western Badghis province have killed at least 14 troops and policemen. Ghulam…
Grief turns to anger over Kabul suicide attack
April 23, 2018
Grief turns to anger over Kabul suicide attack
Hundreds of grieving Afghans buried their loved ones in Kabul on Monday amid growing anger over a suicide attack on…
Anti-Semitic Richard Wagner letter up for sale in Israel
April 22, 2018
Anti-Semitic Richard Wagner letter up for sale in Israel
A letter written by 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner in which he rails against Jewish culture will go up for sale at…
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…