Middle East
Syrian shelling of camp housing displaced people kills 15
November 21, 2019
Syrian shelling of camp housing displaced people kills 15
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government troops bombarded a camp hosting displaced people near the Turkish border in the country’s northwest…
Tuktuk, newspaper of Iraq’s uprising, aspires to be vehicle for change
November 20, 2019
Tuktuk, newspaper of Iraq’s uprising, aspires to be vehicle for change
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — “If you kill us all, who will you rule over?” says the latest issue of Tuktuk newspaper,…
Yemen’s Huthis release captured South Korean, Saudi vessels
November 20, 2019
Yemen’s Huthis release captured South Korean, Saudi vessels
SEOUL/DUBAI (Reuters) — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement released three vessels and 16 people it had seized, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry…
Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal
November 20, 2019
Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Middle East’s biggest carrier, the Dubai-based Emirates, announced on Wednesday a firm order…
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff
November 20, 2019
Israel faces likely third election amid Bibi-Gantz standoff
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is no closer to a breakthrough out of its political paralysis and with the clock running…
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International
November 20, 2019
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Days of protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed…
Kuwait’s foreign minister named new PM amid government feud
November 20, 2019
Kuwait’s foreign minister named new PM amid government feud
KUWAIT (Reuters) — Kuwait’s ruler on Tuesday named Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid al-Sabah as prime minister, elevating him from his role…
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed
November 20, 2019
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria on Wednesday, carrying out…
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move
November 20, 2019
US faces Palestinian, international criticism of Israel settlement move
The United States faced stiff international and Palestinian criticism Tuesday over its decision to no longer consider Israeli settlements illegal,…
Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation
November 19, 2019
Russia balks at Turkish idea of new Syrian military operation
MOSCOW (Reuters) — Russia said on Tuesday it was bewildered by a Turkish pledge to conduct a new military operation…