Middle East
Romania’s president calls on PM to quit over Israel embassy move
April 27, 2018
Romania’s president calls on PM to quit over Israel embassy move
Romania’s president called on the prime minister to resign on Friday after she endorsed a secret deal to move the…
UN rights chief decries Israel’s excessive use of force in Gaza
April 27, 2018
UN rights chief decries Israel’s excessive use of force in Gaza
Israel must stop the excessive use of force by its security forces along the Gaza border and must hold to…
Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes
April 25, 2018
Russian envoy plays down tensions with Israel over Syria strikes
Russia’s ambassador to Israel on Wednesday played down tensions between the countries over Israeli attacks in Syria, saying they were…
Iraq’s move to rush oil bidding could deter some firms
April 25, 2018
Iraq’s move to rush oil bidding could deter some firms
Iraq is opening more of its untapped oil and gas resources to foreign developers, hoping to boost revenues after its…
Trump, Macron call for ‘new’ nuclear deal with Iran
April 25, 2018
Trump, Macron call for ‘new’ nuclear deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for a “new” deal with Iran Tuesday, looking beyond disagreements…
US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift
April 25, 2018
US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift
When the Stars and Stripes is hoisted over the new US Embassy in Jerusalem next month it will be a…
Donors set to stump up billions for Syria
April 25, 2018
Donors set to stump up billions for Syria
International donors are expected Wednesday to pledge billions of dollars for Syria after the UN’s special envoy warned of a…
Why are EU countries reluctant to intervene in Yemen’s war?
April 25, 2018
Why are EU countries reluctant to intervene in Yemen’s war?
On Sunday, an air raid struck a wedding party in Yemen, where local sources estimate that more than 2o people…
Local tensions flare up before Lebanese election
April 24, 2018
Local tensions flare up before Lebanese election
Incidents of political violence including an assault on one candidate and an attack on the office of another are casting…
Libya’s women footballers struggle on and off pitch
April 24, 2018
Libya’s women footballers struggle on and off pitch
Libya’s national women’s football team is not only struggling on the pitch but also battling a conservative society that frowns…