Middle East
Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty
September 25, 2018
Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament has ratified the international Arms Trade Treaty, angering Hezbollah legislators, some of whom walked…
Bahrain prosecutors charge 169 over alleged militant ring
September 25, 2018
Bahrain prosecutors charge 169 over alleged militant ring
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prosecutors in Bahrain say they have launched a mass prosecution of 169 defendants…
Tunisia reforms face fresh strain after president ends Islamist tie-up
September 25, 2018
Tunisia reforms face fresh strain after president ends Islamist tie-up
TUNIS (Reuters) – Efforts to rescue Tunisia’s ailing economy face the prospect of fresh turmoil after the president declared…
Attack on Iranian military parade may harden domestic and regional policies
September 25, 2018
Attack on Iranian military parade may harden domestic and regional policies
A deadly attack on an Iranian military parade demonstrates the country is internally vulnerable. Analysts say the regime is…
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’
September 25, 2018
World Bank report warns Gaza Strip economy is in ‘free fall’
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Gaza Strip’s economy is in “free fall,” a report from the World Bank warned Tuesday,…
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria
September 25, 2018
Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in…
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias
September 25, 2018
As Tripoli violence rises, France wants sanctions on militias
NEW York (Reuters) – France said on Monday it wanted the UN Security Council to implement sanctions on militias…
Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel
September 24, 2018
Russia to give Syria S-300 air defense after accusations against Israel
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia announced on Monday it will supply an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria in two…
Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead
September 24, 2018
Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead
Tens of thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Monday in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz for soldiers…
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria
September 24, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan vows to impose secure zones east of Euphrates in Syria
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey will take action east of the Euphrates river in Syria and impose secure zones as…