Middle East
Outrage in Israel as Arab MP says to join Gaza flotilla
June 22, 2015
Outrage in Israel as Arab MP says to join Gaza flotilla
An announcement by an Arab Israeli lawmaker that he plans to join a pro-Palestinian flotilla seeking to break Israel's blockade…
UN to issue findings on war crimes in 2014 Gaza conflict
June 22, 2015
UN to issue findings on war crimes in 2014 Gaza conflict
The United Nations said it would publish on Monday the results of an investigation into war crimes alleged to have…
Afghan parliament attack ends, all 7 militants killed
June 22, 2015
Afghan parliament attack ends, all 7 militants killed
A Taliban attack on the Afghan parliament Monday ended after all seven militants were killed, the government said. "The attack has…
Residents: Arab warplanes continue strikes on Houthis
June 22, 2015
Residents: Arab warplanes continue strikes on Houthis
More than 20 air strikes by Arab forces hit targets controlled by Houthi rebels across Yemen late on Sunday, residents…
S.Africa ministers ‘plotted to protect Sudan’s Bashir’
June 21, 2015
S.Africa ministers ‘plotted to protect Sudan’s Bashir’
The South African government secretly plotted to ensure safe passage out of the country for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir despite…
Palestinian stabs Israeli policeman, then shot by same officer
June 21, 2015
Palestinian stabs Israeli policeman, then shot by same officer
A Palestinian stabbed an Israeli border policeman outside Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday, critically wounding him, with the officer managing…
Kuwait court orders female activist jailed for criticising emir
June 21, 2015
Kuwait court orders female activist jailed for criticising emir
A Kuwaiti court sentenced a female rights activist to three years in jail on Sunday after convicting her in absentia…
Houthi media: Air strikes kill 15 in Yemen attacks
June 21, 2015
Houthi media: Air strikes kill 15 in Yemen attacks
Arab air strikes killed 15 people and wounded dozens across Yemen late on Saturday, the Houthi-run Saba news agency reported. The…
Arab League slams ‘hateful campaign’ against Qatar
June 21, 2015
Arab League slams ‘hateful campaign’ against Qatar
The Arab League on Sunday condemned what it called the "hateful campaign" against Qatar's controversial hosting of the 2022 World…
Seven IDF soldiers wounded as vehicle turns over on Jordan borders
June 21, 2015
Seven IDF soldiers wounded as vehicle turns over on Jordan borders
Seven Israeli soldiers were wounded Sunday morning when their armored vehicle turned over near the border with Jordan. IDF radio said…