Middle East
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
December 20, 2017
How did Yemen’s Houthis obtain ballistic missiles?
Even after launching missiles at Saudi Arabia’s capital, the origin of the Houthis’ arsenal remains disputed. But arms researcher Pieter…
Saudi-led coalition says to keep port open, air strikes kill at least 9 Yemenis
December 20, 2017
Saudi-led coalition says to keep port open, air strikes kill at least 9 Yemenis
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Wednesday it would keep Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port open for a month,…
UN decries Israel’s killing of Gaza amputee, Israel denies he was targeted
December 20, 2017
UN decries Israel’s killing of Gaza amputee, Israel denies he was targeted
A senior UN official said on Tuesday that Israel’s killing of a disabled Palestinian man protesting against US President Donald…
Saudi Arabia will issue its first tourist visas in 2018
December 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia will issue its first tourist visas in 2018
Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be on your vacation list. Its government is trying hard to change that. The kingdom…
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
December 20, 2017
After US veto, UN General Assembly to meet on Jerusalem status
The 193-member United Nations General Assembly will hold a rare emergency special session on Thursday at the request of Arab…
Protests rage in Iraqi Kurdistan
December 20, 2017
Protests rage in Iraqi Kurdistan
Protesters took to the streets for the second time in as many days across semi-autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan on Tuesday to show their…
Israel arrests Palestinian girl Ahed Tamimi over soldier slapping
December 20, 2017
Israel arrests Palestinian girl Ahed Tamimi over soldier slapping
The Israeli army arrested a 17-year-old Palestinian girl on Tuesday after a video showing her slapping Israeli soldiers went viral…
US ‘will be taking names’ during UN vote on Jerusalem: Haley
December 20, 2017
US ‘will be taking names’ during UN vote on Jerusalem: Haley
US Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday warned countries that she will report back to President Donald Trump with the names…
Christmas in Bethlehem: Trump’s Jerusalem shift looms large
December 20, 2017
Christmas in Bethlehem: Trump’s Jerusalem shift looms large
President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital looms large in Christmas festivities this year in the traditional birthplace…
UN to move 10,000 migrants from Libya in 2018
December 19, 2017
UN to move 10,000 migrants from Libya in 2018
The United Nations plans to move up to 10,000 illegal migrants from Libya next year, a senior UN official said…