Middle East

Syrians struggle to reclaim their stolen homes

Syrians struggle to reclaim their stolen homes

When the radio started blaring, warning of regime shelling nearby, Abou Hadi (not his real name) didn't sound scared. He…
IMF says more reforms still needed by Mideast oil exporters

IMF says more reforms still needed by Mideast oil exporters

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday oil exporting countries in the Middle East continue to have the world's largest…
Iraqi commander says to complete capture of Mosul in May

Iraqi commander says to complete capture of Mosul in May

An Iraqi commander expects to dislodge Islamic State from Mosul in May despite resistance from militants in the densely populated…
Hamas to soften stance on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood in policy document: sources

Hamas to soften stance on Israel, Muslim Brotherhood in policy document: sources

The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas will remove a call for Israel's destruction and drop its association with the Muslim Brotherhood…
Germany’s Merkel presses Saudi Arabia on refugees and rights

Germany’s Merkel presses Saudi Arabia on refugees and rights

German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and his successors in her first visit to the kingdom…
870 Palestinians remain on hunger strike: Israeli official

870 Palestinians remain on hunger strike: Israeli official

An Israel official says that on the 15th day of a hunger strike, the number of Palestinian prisoners participating in…
Tunisia forces kill senior militant commander planning Ramadan attack

Tunisia forces kill senior militant commander planning Ramadan attack

Tunisian security forces killed a senior commander in an Islamist group who detonated his suicide belt as he was shot…
Morocco’s Christian converts emerge from the shadows

Morocco’s Christian converts emerge from the shadows

Moroccans who secretly converted to Christianity are demanding the right to practise their faith openly in a country where Islam…
UAE’s battle-hardened military expands into Africa, Mideast

UAE’s battle-hardened military expands into Africa, Mideast

The United Arab Emirates is better known for its skyscrapers and pampered luxuries, but its small size belies a quiet…
Turkey fires 3,900 in second post-referendum purge

Turkey fires 3,900 in second post-referendum purge

Turkey on Saturday expelled more than 3,900 people from the civil service and military as threats to national security, in…
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