Middle East
EU says Hariri must return to Lebanon, warns against Saudi interference
November 14, 2017
EU says Hariri must return to Lebanon, warns against Saudi interference
The European Union on Monday urged Saad al-Hariri to return to Lebanon, calling on all political forces inside the country…
Lebanese patriarch makes historic Saudi visit amid Hariri crisis
November 14, 2017
Lebanese patriarch makes historic Saudi visit amid Hariri crisis
Lebanon’s Christian Maronite Patriarch began a historic visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday under heightened scrutiny amid political tensions that…
Iran quake survivors spend second night in the open air
November 14, 2017
Iran quake survivors spend second night in the open air
Tens of thousands of Iranians spent a second night in the open air after a 7.3-magnitude quake struck near the…
Lebanese civil group marches for country’s future
November 13, 2017
Lebanese civil group marches for country’s future
The civil group Massirat Watan is walking for 52 days across its homeland in order to build a better future,…
Yemen rebels vow escalation as Saudis look to relax blockade
November 13, 2017
Yemen rebels vow escalation as Saudis look to relax blockade
Saudi Arabia announced Monday that the Saudi-led coalition fighting Shiite rebels in Yemen will begin reopening airports and seaports in…
Amnesty slams Syrian regime for crimes against humanity
November 13, 2017
Amnesty slams Syrian regime for crimes against humanity
The regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad has committed crimes against humanity and war crimes by subjecting cities to unlawful…
Nearly 30 bodies found after clashes near Libyan capital: activists
November 13, 2017
Nearly 30 bodies found after clashes near Libyan capital: activists
Twenty eight bodies with bullet wounds and torture marks were discovered on Saturday in an area west of Libya’s capital…
Saudi Arabia requests urgent Arab League meeting on Iran: Egypt state news
November 13, 2017
Saudi Arabia requests urgent Arab League meeting on Iran: Egypt state news
Saudi Arabia has called for an urgent meeting of Arab League foreign ministers in Cairo next week to discuss Iran’s…
TV interview with Lebanon PM full of odd moments
November 13, 2017
TV interview with Lebanon PM full of odd moments
When Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation in a televised speech from Saudi Arabia last weekend, it stunned…
Earthquake hits Iraq-Iran border, leaves scores dead, hundreds injured
November 13, 2017
Earthquake hits Iraq-Iran border, leaves scores dead, hundreds injured
At least 207 people have died and more than 1,700 were injured in Iran after an earthquake shook the border region between…