Middle East
UN says believes Afghanistan air strike killed civilians
November 9, 2017
UN says believes Afghanistan air strike killed civilians
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said at least 10 civilians may have been killed by an air strike in…
Rouhani warns Saudi Arabia of Iran’s ‘might’
November 9, 2017
Rouhani warns Saudi Arabia of Iran’s ‘might’
President Hassan Rouhani warned Saudi Arabia on Wednesday that it will achieve nothing by threatening the might of Iran, as…
Iran calls Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh ‘reaction’ to Saudi aggression
November 8, 2017
Iran calls Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh ‘reaction’ to Saudi aggression
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthis targeting Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh were a…
Saudi Arabia makes further anti-graft arrests: sources
November 8, 2017
Saudi Arabia makes further anti-graft arrests: sources
Saudi Arabian authorities have made further arrests in an anti-corruption crackdown on the kingdom’s political and business elite, sources familiar…
EU, US affirm Lebanon support, diverging from Saudi
November 8, 2017
EU, US affirm Lebanon support, diverging from Saudi
The European Union on Wednesday affirmed support for Lebanon following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, echoing US backing…
US forces ‘illegal invaders’ in Syria: Assad advisor
November 8, 2017
US forces ‘illegal invaders’ in Syria: Assad advisor
US and Turkish troops are “illegal invader” forces on Syrian territory and Syria will “deal with” them, a top adviser…
US calls for UN action against Iran over Yemen missile
November 8, 2017
US calls for UN action against Iran over Yemen missile
The United States accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying Yemen’s Houthi rebels with a missile that was fired into Saudi…
Jerusalem protests look to preserve ultra-Orthodox lifestyle
November 8, 2017
Jerusalem protests look to preserve ultra-Orthodox lifestyle
A string of protests by ultra-Orthodox Jewish activists against Israel’s compulsory military service has paralyzed Jerusalem in recent weeks in…
Video| See the inside of the Ritz Carlton where Saudi elites are held
November 7, 2017
Video| See the inside of the Ritz Carlton where Saudi elites are held
A video showing the inside of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Saudi Arabia, where former government ministers, prominent businessmen and members of…
Islamic State claims attack on TV station in Afghan capital
November 7, 2017
Islamic State claims attack on TV station in Afghan capital
Militant group Islamic State on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack on a television station in Kabul, in which gunmen…