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Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
Middle East
October 30, 2019
Protests in Iraq and Lebanon pose a challenge to Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — The day after anti-government protests erupted in Iraq, Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani flew into Baghdad late at…
Iraqi protesters hold Baghdad square after night of clashes
Middle East
October 28, 2019
Iraqi protesters hold Baghdad square after night of clashes
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi anti-government protesters remained in Baghdad’s central Tahrir Square on Sunday after a night of clashes with…
Unemployment fuels unrest in Arab states: IMF
Middle East
October 28, 2019
Unemployment fuels unrest in Arab states: IMF
Unemployment and sluggish economic growth are fueling social tension and popular protests in several Arab countries, the International Monetary Fund…
At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq
Middle East
October 26, 2019
At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 40 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and…
Yemen government strikes power-sharing deal with southern rebels
Middle East
October 26, 2019
Yemen government strikes power-sharing deal with southern rebels
Yemen’s southern separatists have struck a power-sharing deal with the internationally-recognized government aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the…
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
Middle East
October 24, 2019
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran executed seven child offenders last year and two so far this year even though human…
Protesters remain despite Lebanese PM’s reform package
Middle East
October 22, 2019
Protesters remain despite Lebanese PM’s reform package
BEIRUT (AP) — Facing escalating mass protests, the government of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri approved Monday a package of…
Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south
Middle East
October 22, 2019
Iran says 5.6 magnitude earthquake strikes its south
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook southern Iran Monday, though there were no immediate reports of damage…
Iran sends US list of names for proposed prisoner swap
Middle East
October 21, 2019
Iran sends US list of names for proposed prisoner swap
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign ministry says it has sent a list of names it is demanding in a…
US troops in Syria going to Iraq, not home as Trump claims
Middle East
October 21, 2019
US troops in Syria going to Iraq, not home as Trump claims
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — While President Donald Trump insists he’s bringing home Americans from “endless wars” in the Mideast, his…