Middle East
Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut
December 17, 2019
Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese troops lobbed tear gas on Tuesday to disperse supporters of Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal who…
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
December 17, 2019
Rhythm and smiles as Morocco’s Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing
In a riot of color, acrobatics and drum beats, Morocco’s gnawa artists joyously celebrated the inclusion of their ancient art-form…
Amnesty raises to 304 number of Iranians killed in protests
December 16, 2019
Amnesty raises to 304 number of Iranians killed in protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Amnesty International said Monday that at least 304 people were killed in last month’s…
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate
December 16, 2019
Qatar FM says early talks with Saudi Arabia have broken stalemate
RIYADH/DOHA (Reuters) — Qatar’s foreign minister said recent talks have broken a protracted stalemate with Saudi Arabia and that Doha would…
After violent weekend, Lebanese talks on new PM postponed
December 16, 2019
After violent weekend, Lebanese talks on new PM postponed
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s president on Monday postponed talks on naming a new prime minister after security forces repeatedly used…
Netanyahu’s Likud challenger surging ahead of primary launch
December 16, 2019
Netanyahu’s Likud challenger surging ahead of primary launch
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s challenger for the post of ruling Likud party leader is picking up…
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
December 16, 2019
Horse-trading Iran hawks seize on Pompeo’s Senate interest
WASHINGTON (AP) — In recent days, Iran hawks in Congress leveraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interest in a Senate run to…
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
December 16, 2019
Iran says it’s defused 2nd cyberattack in less than a week
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s telecommunications minister announced on Sunday that the country has defused a second cyberattack in less…
A tattoo at a time, Afghan woman takes on society’s taboos
December 16, 2019
A tattoo at a time, Afghan woman takes on society’s taboos
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A female tattoo artist, a rarity in Afghanistan, is taking a big risk with every customer…
Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest
December 16, 2019
Clashes rock Beirut as security forces fire tear gas at protest
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Tear gas engulfed central Beirut as security forces chased protesters near Lebanon’s parliament on Sunday in a…