Middle East
IS cells operate in Kabul under noses of Afghan and US forces
January 10, 2018
IS cells operate in Kabul under noses of Afghan and US forces
Middle-class Afghans turned jihadists have assisted the Islamic State group’s expansion from its stronghold in Afghanistan’s restive east to Kabul,…
Israel to approve hundreds of new settler homes in West Bank
January 10, 2018
Israel to approve hundreds of new settler homes in West Bank
Israel will approve construction of hundreds of new settlement homes in the occupied West Bank, Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman…
Iran stages pro-government rallies, derides Trump ‘blunder’ at U.N.
January 10, 2018
Iran stages pro-government rallies, derides Trump ‘blunder’ at U.N.
Thousands of government supporters staged rallies in Iran for a fourth day on Saturday in a backlash against widespread anti-government…
Tunisia protests: Is there a trade-off between a strong economy and democracy?
January 10, 2018
Tunisia protests: Is there a trade-off between a strong economy and democracy?
Protests took place in ten towns across Tunisia Monday after the government enacted a series of price and tax increases to…
Tunisia opposition says to step up protests until 2018 budget dropped
January 9, 2018
Tunisia opposition says to step up protests until 2018 budget dropped
Tunisia’s main opposition party will step up protests until the government drops the “unjust” 2018 budget, its leader said on…
One person killed during protests in Tunisia: state news agency
January 9, 2018
One person killed during protests in Tunisia: state news agency
One person was killed on Monday during clashes between security forces and protesters in a Tunisian town near the capital…
US and Britain failed to cause Iran unrest: Khamenei
January 9, 2018
US and Britain failed to cause Iran unrest: Khamenei
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that Iran had foiled attempts by the United States and Britain to…
Turkey’s beer lovers turn to home brewing amid soaring alcohol taxes
January 9, 2018
Turkey’s beer lovers turn to home brewing amid soaring alcohol taxes
Once a month, Vuslat Ozdemirhan brews his own beer at home. He pulled the list of ingredients — malt, sugar, yeast…
Analysis: Iran protests show danger of economic woes
January 9, 2018
Analysis: Iran protests show danger of economic woes
The protesters rallied for days in Iran, chanting against government corruption and demanding justice. That was last year, when depositors…
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
January 9, 2018
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
Iran and Russia have made no secret of their mutual desire to sideline the United States in the Middle East.…