Middle East
Israel legalizes settler homes on private Palestinian land
February 7, 2017
Israel legalizes settler homes on private Palestinian land
Israel passed a law on Monday retroactively legalizing about 4,000 settler homes built on privately owned Palestinian land in the…
Rocket from Gaza draws Israeli air strikes, 1 person wounded
February 6, 2017
Rocket from Gaza draws Israeli air strikes, 1 person wounded
A Palestinian rocket launched from Gaza struck Israel on Monday, causing no casualties or damage, in a rare attack that…
Netanyahu calls for ‘responsible nations’ to follow Trump’s Iran sanctions
February 6, 2017
Netanyahu calls for ‘responsible nations’ to follow Trump’s Iran sanctions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed new sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on Iran, saying its continued nuclear…
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
February 6, 2017
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted
Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the…
Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill
February 6, 2017
Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill
Israel's prime minister is moving ahead with a contentious law that would legalize dozens of settlement outposts in the West…
Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects in biggest roundup
February 5, 2017
Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects in biggest roundup
Turkish police on Sunday detained some 400 suspected members of Islamic State in anti-terror raids in six provinces, state media…
Ruling against Trump travel ban is move in right direction: Iraq
February 5, 2017
Ruling against Trump travel ban is move in right direction: Iraq
Iraq is satisfied with a US appeals court ruling against a travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump, a government spokesperson…
Dozens killed as heavy snow hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
February 5, 2017
Dozens killed as heavy snow hits Afghanistan and Pakistan
Dozens of people in Afghanistan and Pakistan were killed after heavy snow and avalanches hit over the weekend.In eastern Afghanistan,…
How Trump may be inadvertently helping Islamic State
February 5, 2017
How Trump may be inadvertently helping Islamic State
Trump's travel ban does not only lack compassion, precision and potentially legal grounding, but it is also strategic suicide.
South Sudan rebels accuse Egypt of bombing raid, drawing denials
February 5, 2017
South Sudan rebels accuse Egypt of bombing raid, drawing denials
South Sudan rebels accused Egypt on Saturday of carrying out bombing raids against their positions, drawing an immediate denial from…