Middle East
UAE says it has world’s sixth-largest crude oil reserves
November 5, 2019
UAE says it has world’s sixth-largest crude oil reserves
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates now says it is home to the world’s sixth-largest crude…
Clashes in Baghdad protests kill 5, wound 60: the latest
November 5, 2019
Clashes in Baghdad protests kill 5, wound 60: the latest
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Latest on the anti-government protests in Iraq (all times local): 6:15 p.m. Iraqi officials say four…
US slaps sanctions as Iran marks 1979 embassy siege
November 5, 2019
US slaps sanctions as Iran marks 1979 embassy siege
Still-raw tensions flared anew Monday on the 40th anniversary of Iranian zealots’ storming of the US embassy, with thousands in…
Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader
November 5, 2019
Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader
Turkish forces in northern Syria have detained a sister of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State group…
Elissa fires back after Israeli army spokesman wishes her happy birthday
November 4, 2019
Elissa fires back after Israeli army spokesman wishes her happy birthday
Avichay Adraee, Spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, wished renowned Lebanese singer Elissa a happy birthday on his Twitter account,…
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco
November 4, 2019
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia formally began an initial public offering Sunday of a sliver of oil giant…
Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal on anniversary
November 4, 2019
Iran announces new violations of nuclear deal on anniversary
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Monday its latest violations of the nuclear deal with world powers, saying that…
Turkey vows to send back IS members to their countries
November 4, 2019
Turkey vows to send back IS members to their countries
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey will send back Islamic State group members to their countries of origin, the interior minister said…
Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police
November 4, 2019
Three protesters killed in Iran Consulate attack: Iraqi police
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi security officials say three protesters were killed and 19 were wounded during an attack the previous…
Sudanese protests demand answers over June crackdown deaths
November 4, 2019
Sudanese protests demand answers over June crackdown deaths
CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Sudan’s capital and across the country on Sunday, demanding…