international relations
Israeli leader tells convicted spy: ‘We’re waiting for you’
Middle East
November 25, 2020
Israeli leader tells convicted spy: ‘We’re waiting for you’
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday phoned Jonathan Pollard, the former US Navy analyst convicted of…
The Donkey & Elephant Race: Reflections on a Significant Event
Opinion
November 3, 2020
The Donkey & Elephant Race: Reflections on a Significant Event
Every four years, the world, armed with statistics on the one hand and predictions and expectations on the other, gaze…
Exclusive: Qatar makes formal request for F-35 jets – sources
Middle East
October 8, 2020
Exclusive: Qatar makes formal request for F-35 jets – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Qatar has submitted a formal request to the United States to buy stealthy F-35 fighter jets, three…
Bahrain says it broke up militant attack plot in early 2020
Middle East
September 21, 2020
Bahrain says it broke up militant attack plot in early 2020
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain said Monday it broke up a plot by militants backed by Iran earlier…
Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture
Middle East
September 18, 2020
Dutch government seeks to hold Syria accountable for torture
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government announced Friday it is holding Syria responsible under international law for “gross…
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
Middle East
September 17, 2020
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
WASHINGTON (AP) — In defiance of overwhelming opposition, the United States is preparing to declare that all international sanctions against…
NATO keeps France-Turkey probe under wraps as tempers flare
World
September 17, 2020
NATO keeps France-Turkey probe under wraps as tempers flare
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – A NATO investigation into a naval standoff between French and Turkish ships in June has been rated…
Cyprus says ready for a dialogue with Turkey but not under threats
Middle East
September 16, 2020
Cyprus says ready for a dialogue with Turkey but not under threats
ATHENS (Reuters) – Cyprus is ready to engage in dialogue with Turkey to resolve differences but not under threats, the…
Palestinian FM urges Arab states to dismiss Israel-UAE deal
Middle East
September 11, 2020
Palestinian FM urges Arab states to dismiss Israel-UAE deal
CAIRO (AP) — The Palestinian foreign minister Wednesday called on Arab states to dismiss a deal between the United Arab…
France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians
Middle East
September 11, 2020
France tries forcing change on Lebanon’s politicians
BEIRUT (AP) — During his visit this month, French President Emmanuel Macron gave Lebanon’s politicians a road map for policy…