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Twitter accounts push propaganda photos of Turkish soldiers
Middle East
November 8, 2019
Twitter accounts push propaganda photos of Turkish soldiers
As Turkish forces invaded northern Syria in early October, supporters of the offensive launched a different kind of campaign —…
Al-Baghdadi’s inner circle trying to enter Turkey: Erdogan
Middle East
November 7, 2019
Al-Baghdadi’s inner circle trying to enter Turkey: Erdogan
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that members of slain Islamic State group leader Abu…
Zimbabwe’s severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife
Environment
November 6, 2019
Zimbabwe’s severe drought killing elephants, other wildlife
MANA POOLS, Zimbabwe (AP) — Weak from hunger and thirst, the elephant struggled to reach a pool of water in…
World Bank sounds alarm about Lebanon amid protests, crisis
Middle East
November 6, 2019
World Bank sounds alarm about Lebanon amid protests, crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — The World Bank called on Lebanese authorities Wednesday to urgently form a new government that can address…
Attacker stabs 8 at popular Jordanian tourist site
Middle East
November 6, 2019
Attacker stabs 8 at popular Jordanian tourist site
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A lone attacker on Wednesday stabbed eight people, including four foreign tourists and their tour guide,…
EU hopes US will rethink choice to pull out of climate pact
Environment
November 5, 2019
EU hopes US will rethink choice to pull out of climate pact
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has voiced regret at the US government’s decision to pull out of the Paris…
Israeli top court rejects rights activist’s expulsion appeal
Middle East
November 5, 2019
Israeli top court rejects rights activist’s expulsion appeal
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the appeal of the local director of Human Rights Watch to…
Three protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen port
Middle East
November 5, 2019
Three protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen port
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three anti-government protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in southern Iraq, officials…
US growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars
Middle East
November 5, 2019
US growth of Islam creates need for religious scholars
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. (AP) — Imam Mohammad Qazwini’s deep understanding of Islam and his formal training at a seminary in…
Lebanese troops open roads closed by protesters
Middle East
November 5, 2019
Lebanese troops open roads closed by protesters
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese troops deployed Tuesday in different parts of the country to reopen roads and main thoroughfares closed…
UAE says it has world’s sixth-largest crude oil reserves
Middle East
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
Middle East
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…
Saudi Arabia formally starts IPO of oil firm Saudi Aramco
Middle East
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
Middle East
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
Middle East
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
Middle East
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
Middle East
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…
Israeli PM’s son, driver strike settlement over leaked tape
Middle East
November 4, 2019
Israeli PM’s son, driver strike settlement over leaked tape
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son has reportedly reached a court settlement with a former driver whom…
Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis
Middle East
November 4, 2019
Iran, US still captive to 1979 hostage crisis
The 1979 U.S. Embassy takeover in Tehran may have ended after 444 days, but both America and Iran still remain…
Iraqis block roads in support of anti-government protests
Egypt
November 3, 2019
Iraqis block roads in support of anti-government protests
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi protesters blocked roads in Baghdad on Sunday to raise pressure on the government to resign after…