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Lebanese officials declare state of economic emergency
Middle East
September 3, 2019
Lebanese officials declare state of economic emergency
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s political leaders declared what they called an economic state of emergency Monday following a meeting aimed…
Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms
Middle East
September 2, 2019
Iran warns of ‘strong step’ from atomic deal if no new terms
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will “take a strong step” away from its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers if…
Iran says test malfunction caused rocket explosion
Middle East
September 2, 2019
Iran says test malfunction caused rocket explosion
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran is for the first time acknowledging that a rocket explosion took place at its Imam…
Tunisian security chief, 3 extremists killed in shootout
Middle East
September 2, 2019
Tunisian security chief, 3 extremists killed in shootout
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A Tunisian national guard chief and three extremists were killed in a clash Monday on the…
ICC judges order prosecutor to review Gaza flotilla decision
Middle East
September 2, 2019
ICC judges order prosecutor to review Gaza flotilla decision
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Appeals judges on Monday ordered the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor to reconsider again her refusal…
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
Middle East
September 2, 2019
Saudi festival showcases green mountains, flower crowns
AL-SOUDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Atop a string of green mountains in Saudi Arabia, a monthlong festival drew a medley…
Arab leader seeks to shake up Israeli election
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Arab leader seeks to shake up Israeli election
JERUSALEM (AP) — The leader of the main Arab faction in parliament has shaken up Israel’s election campaign by offering…
Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Satellite photos show burning Iran space center launch pad
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A rocket at an Iranian space center that was to conduct a satellite launch…
Israel: Iran, Hezbollah intensifying missile efforts
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Israel: Iran, Hezbollah intensifying missile efforts
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister on Thursday accused Iran and its Lebanese proxy Hezbollah of racing to build a…
Yemen President urges end of UAE strikes, fears secession
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Yemen President urges end of UAE strikes, fears secession
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Yemen’s president urged Saudi Arabia on Thursday to rein in the United Arab Emirates after warplanes…
UN warns ceasefire violations could spark Lebanon-Israel war
Middle East
August 30, 2019
UN warns ceasefire violations could spark Lebanon-Israel war
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council warned Thursday that violations of the cessation of hostilities between Israel and…
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
Middle East
August 30, 2019
Women seeking Tunisian presidency say it’s time for change
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian women can seek abortions, file for divorce and enjoy other rights unheard of in some…
Iran: Lifting US sanctions will help salvage nuclear deal
Middle East
August 29, 2019
Iran: Lifting US sanctions will help salvage nuclear deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Iran’s supreme leader will not meet President Donald…
Massive modern catacombs set to open in Jerusalem
Archaeology
August 29, 2019
Massive modern catacombs set to open in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (AP) — Under a mountain on the outskirts of Jerusalem, workers are completing three years of labor on a…
Yemen colonel: Airstrikes kill at least 30 troops near Aden
Middle East
August 29, 2019
Yemen colonel: Airstrikes kill at least 30 troops near Aden
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Airstrikes hit Yemeni government forces heading to the southern port city of Aden to fight separatists…
The Latest: Lebanese army fires at 2 Israeli drones
Middle East
August 29, 2019
The Latest: Lebanese army fires at 2 Israeli drones
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on tensions between Lebanon and Israel (all times local): 8:45 p.m. Lebanon’s official news agency…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group rules out wider war with Israel
Middle East
August 28, 2019
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group rules out wider war with Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese militant Hezbollah group is ruling out a wider war with Israel but says it will…
Gazans bury policemen killed in rare attacks within strip
Middle East
August 28, 2019
Gazans bury policemen killed in rare attacks within strip
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Thousands of Palestinians are taking part in funerals of three Hamas policemen killed in…
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
World
August 28, 2019
Respiratory ailments rise in Brazil as Amazon fires rage
PORTO VELHO, Brazil (AP) — Lingering smoke in the Amazon is reportedly causing increased respiratory problems — particularly among children…
Yemeni government forces push into key port city of Aden
Middle East
August 28, 2019
Yemeni government forces push into key port city of Aden
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government pushed Wednesday into the key port city of Aden…