Middle East

In Kuwait, ‘too many foreigners’ becomes a frequent refrain

In Kuwait, ‘too many foreigners’ becomes a frequent refrain

Kuwait's first new government hospital in more than three decades will soon open its doors — but only to Kuwaiti…
EU pushes migration talks with Tunisia, Egypt

EU pushes migration talks with Tunisia, Egypt

The European Union is offering simplified visa procedures and increased economic aid to Tunisia and Egypt in exchange for smoother…
Iraqi forces battle their way toward Mosul airport

Iraqi forces battle their way toward Mosul airport

US-backed Iraqi forces fought Islamic State fighters on Monday to clear the way to Mosul's airport, on the second day…
UN and others play down expectations for Geneva talks on Syria

UN and others play down expectations for Geneva talks on Syria

The United Nations and other parties to Syrian peace efforts on Sunday softened any expectations of a major breakthrough at…
Saudi Arabia, Israel present de facto united front against Iran

Saudi Arabia, Israel present de facto united front against Iran

Saudi Arabia and Israel both called on Sunday for a new push against Iran, signaling a growing alignment in their…
No plan to seize Iraqi oil: US Defense Secretary Mattis

No plan to seize Iraqi oil: US Defense Secretary Mattis

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Monday the United States does not intend to seize Iraqi oil, shifting away from…
Islamic State posts video of man it says was Egypt church bomber

Islamic State posts video of man it says was Egypt church bomber

The Islamic State published a video on Sunday threatening Egyptian Christians and showing the last statement of a man it…
Iran dismisses new US pressure, calls for ‘mutual respect’

Iran dismisses new US pressure, calls for ‘mutual respect’

Iran's foreign minister brushed aside new pressure from the United States on Sunday, declaring that his country is "unmoved by…
1 killed, 3 injured in Saudi Aramco oil pipeline leak

1 killed, 3 injured in Saudi Aramco oil pipeline leak

Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco says one person has been killed and three others injured as a result of an…
A year ago, Israel, Jordan and Egypt secretly met for peace: report

A year ago, Israel, Jordan and Egypt secretly met for peace: report

A year ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met secretly with the leaders of Egypt and Jordan in a failed attempt…
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