Middle East
In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help
June 9, 2021
In Lebanon, a search for medicine and a stranger’s help
To all the struggles of life in Lebanon — the pandemic, the power outages, the inflation, the punishing financial and…
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
June 9, 2021
Outgoing Iran president, a debate target, defends his record
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president angrily defended himself Wednesday after coming under harsh attack during a presidential election debate…
Afghan official: 11 killed in roadside bombing in north
June 8, 2021
Afghan official: 11 killed in roadside bombing in north
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A minivan carrying civilian passengers in northwest Afghanistan was hit by a roadside bomb, leaving at…
Israel suspends ultranationalists’ march in east Jerusalem
June 8, 2021
Israel suspends ultranationalists’ march in east Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Monday they blocked a planned procession by Jewish ultranationalists through parts of Jerusalem’s Old…
British foreign minister discusses Iran with Saudi crown prince
June 8, 2021
British foreign minister discusses Iran with Saudi crown prince
Britain’s foreign minister Dominic Raab met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the kingdom on Monday and discussed…
New Israeli government set to unseat Netanyahu, but when?
June 8, 2021
New Israeli government set to unseat Netanyahu, but when?
Israel’s parliament is set on Sunday to hold a special vote on a new government. If it wins the Knesset’s…
US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain
June 8, 2021
US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than half done, and US officials say that while it…
Mixed city of Arabs and Jews remains on edge after violence
June 8, 2021
Mixed city of Arabs and Jews remains on edge after violence
LOD, Israel (AP) — Israeli security forces guard the streets of Lod, weeks after rioters torched patrol cars, synagogues and…
Israeli parliament to vote on approving new government by June 14
June 7, 2021
Israeli parliament to vote on approving new government by June 14
A vote in Israel’s legislature on approving a new government poised to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be held…
Palestinian teen bears scar of eviction battle in East Jerusalem
June 7, 2021
Palestinian teen bears scar of eviction battle in East Jerusalem
Jana Kiswani, a 16-year-old Palestinian, was entering her home in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah when an Israeli…