Middle East
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
December 24, 2019
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence and political leaders who missed…
Not so much a dog’s life for Jordan’s pampered pets
December 24, 2019
Not so much a dog’s life for Jordan’s pampered pets
Just a few years ago it would have been unthinkable to see owners walking their dogs around the streets of…
Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure
December 23, 2019
Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran said it would unveil a redevelopment of part of its Arak heavy water reactor on Monday…
Algeria’s powerful army chief dies at pivotal point in political crisis
December 23, 2019
Algeria’s powerful army chief dies at pivotal point in political crisis
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s powerful army chief Lieutenant-General Ahmed Gaed Salah, who was instrumental in bringing down long-time president Abdelaziz…
Syrian troops push toward Turkish observation post in Idlib
December 23, 2019
Syrian troops push toward Turkish observation post in Idlib
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces pushed deeper in their offensive on the last remaining rebel stronghold in the country’s…
Saudi sentences five to death, three to jail over Khashoggi killing
December 23, 2019
Saudi sentences five to death, three to jail over Khashoggi killing
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia on Monday sentenced five people to death and three more to jail terms totaling 24…
Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
December 23, 2019
Taliban claim attack that killed US soldier in Afghanistan
The Taliban claimed responsibility Monday for an attack on an American convoy that killed one US soldier and, according to…
40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war
December 23, 2019
40 years on, veterans still grapple with Soviet-Afghan war
At his home in the mountains north of Kabul, former mujahideen fighter Shah Sulaiman closed his damaged eyes, took a…
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites
December 22, 2019
Christmas in Lebanon not so merry as economic crisis bites
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Rafi Tabakian’s clothing store in a Beirut suburb is usually buzzing with customers during the holiday season,…
Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms
December 22, 2019
Iraqis protest as deadline to name new PM looms
BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Baghdad and Iraq’s southern provinces on Sunday, rejecting the…