Middle East

Saudi Arabia uses ancient tourist site to alter its history

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
4 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza border protest

4 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza border protest

Gunfire from Israeli soldiers across a border fence killed four Palestinians, including a 15-year-old boy, and wounded more than 150…
Israeli fire in new Gaza border protest kills 2 Palestinians

Israeli fire in new Gaza border protest kills 2 Palestinians

Thousands of Palestinians joined the fourth weekly protest on Gaza’s border with Israel on Friday, some burning tires or flying…
Genesis Prize winner Portman pulls out of Israel ceremony

Genesis Prize winner Portman pulls out of Israel ceremony

US actress Natalie Portman, this year’s recipient of a prize dubbed the “Jewish Nobel,” has pulled out of the June…
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