Middle East
Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
December 5, 2019
Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American activist famous for her campaign against the Islamic Republic’s mandatory headscarf, or…
Close associates of Israeli PM to be indicted in graft case
December 5, 2019
Close associates of Israeli PM to be indicted in graft case
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s state prosecutor said Thursday he intends to indict seven men, including close associates of Israeli Prime…
Exclusive: U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says
December 5, 2019
Exclusive: U.S. military completes pullback from northeast Syria, Esper says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The United States has completed its military pullback in northeastern Syria, settling into a more stable posture…
After 20 years, Palestinian mother and son reunited in Egypt
December 5, 2019
After 20 years, Palestinian mother and son reunited in Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) — Palestinian journalist Amjad Yaghi was just nine years old when his mother left the Gaza Strip on…
Libyan officials collect evidence of Russian fighters in war
December 5, 2019
Libyan officials collect evidence of Russian fighters in war
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Officials in Libya’s U.N.-supported government say they plan to confront Moscow over the alleged deployment of…
US Navy seizes suspected Iranian missile parts set for Yemen
December 5, 2019
US Navy seizes suspected Iranian missile parts set for Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy warship has seized a “significant cache” of suspected Iranian guided missile parts headed to rebels…
Afghanistan probe appeal begins at Hague international court
December 4, 2019
Afghanistan probe appeal begins at Hague international court
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court opened a three-day hearing Wednesday at which prosecutors and victims aim…
Israeli PM escapes domestic woes to meet Pompeo in Lisbon
December 4, 2019
Israeli PM escapes domestic woes to meet Pompeo in Lisbon
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Looking to escape his legal and political woes at home, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Eggs, protests, apathy mar Algeria’s presidential campaign
December 4, 2019
Eggs, protests, apathy mar Algeria’s presidential campaign
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s presidential campaign is in trouble. Candidates are struggling to fill rally venues, campaign managers have…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters
December 4, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani calls for release of innocent, unarmed protesters
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Wednesday for the release of any unarmed and innocent people who…