Middle East
In Kuwait, ‘too many foreigners’ becomes a frequent refrain
February 21, 2017
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
February 21, 2017
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
February 20, 2017
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
February 20, 2017
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
February 20, 2017
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
February 20, 2017
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
February 20, 2017
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’
February 19, 2017
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
February 19, 2017
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
February 19, 2017
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…