Middle East
Angry coal miners attack car of Iranian president
May 8, 2017
Angry coal miners attack car of Iranian president
Angry coal miners attacked the armored SUV of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday after he visited the site of…
Former US prisoner now leading Iraq’s Interior ministry
May 8, 2017
Former US prisoner now leading Iraq’s Interior ministry
Just over 10 years ago, Qasim al-Araji was being arrested a second time by American forces in Iraq. The charges…
Pentagon: IS leader in Afghanistan killed in April raid
May 8, 2017
Pentagon: IS leader in Afghanistan killed in April raid
A military raid last month killed the head of the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan, the Pentagon said Sunday night.The…
Iranian supreme leader critical of ‘Western-influenced’ Rouhani education plan
May 7, 2017
Iranian supreme leader critical of ‘Western-influenced’ Rouhani education plan
Iran's supreme leader on Sunday criticized the government of President Hassan Rouhani for promoting a "Western-influenced" United Nations education plan…
Bill to declare Israel a Jewish state back on national agenda
May 7, 2017
Bill to declare Israel a Jewish state back on national agenda
Israel's cabinet breathed new life on Sunday into efforts to anchor in law the country's status as a Jewish state, legislation…
Syrian army advances despite deal to cut violence: monitor
May 7, 2017
Syrian army advances despite deal to cut violence: monitor
The Syrian army seized control of the village of al-Zalakiyat north of Hama on Sunday amid a heavy bombardment, a…
US company denies security risks, prostitution at Iraq base
May 7, 2017
US company denies security risks, prostitution at Iraq base
An embattled US contractor, accused of failing to promptly disclose sex trafficking, alcohol smuggling and security violations on a nearly…
Syria fighting eases as Russian safe zones deal takes effect
May 7, 2017
Syria fighting eases as Russian safe zones deal takes effect
Fighting between Syrian rebel and government forces eased on Saturday as a Russian-led effort to shore up a ceasefire took…
Hamas says Ismail Haniyeh chosen as Islamic group’s leader
May 7, 2017
Hamas says Ismail Haniyeh chosen as Islamic group’s leader
The Hamas Islamic militant movement that controls the Gaza Strip announced Saturday it had chosen its former Gaza prime minister…
Russia says agrees with US to implement Syria air agreement: News agencies
May 6, 2017
Russia says agrees with US to implement Syria air agreement: News agencies
The Russian and US chiefs of general staff agreed on Saturday to fully resume the implementation of a joint memorandum…