Middle East
Lebanon’s Hariri says no progress made on forming new government
Middle East
February 12, 2021
Lebanon’s Hariri says no progress made on forming new government
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Saad al-Hariri said on Friday that no progress had been made in talks to…
Journalist Mosaed trapped in Turkey after fleeing Iran
Middle East
February 12, 2021
Journalist Mosaed trapped in Turkey after fleeing Iran
Corruption cases have always interested the Iranian journalist Mohammad Mosaed, who has made them a focus of his reporting. But that…
A decade after 2011 protests, Bahrain suppresses all dissent
Middle East
February 12, 2021
A decade after 2011 protests, Bahrain suppresses all dissent
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A decade after demonstrators massed in Bahrain’s capital to call for the downfall of…
US demands Turkey release philanthropist Osman Kavala
Middle East
February 11, 2021
US demands Turkey release philanthropist Osman Kavala
Turkey hit back at the United States on Thursday, after Washington called for Ankara to release jailed philanthropist Osman Kavala. Kavala has…
Minister says Qatar working for return to Iran nuclear accord: report
Middle East
February 11, 2021
Minister says Qatar working for return to Iran nuclear accord: report
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar is working to de-escalate tension in the region by advocating for a return to the 2015…
Gazans hope for vote after years of Hamas rule, isolation
Middle East
February 11, 2021
Gazans hope for vote after years of Hamas rule, isolation
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian poll workers fanned out across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, where they found…
Call me maybe? Nervous Israelis fear a Biden snub
Middle East
February 11, 2021
Call me maybe? Nervous Israelis fear a Biden snub
JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s been three weeks, and he still hasn’t called. Israelis are expressing growing concern that President Joe…
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
Middle East
February 11, 2021
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political activists was released from prison Wednesday, her…
Turkey aims to reach moon in 2023, Erdogan says
Middle East
February 10, 2021
Turkey aims to reach moon in 2023, Erdogan says
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey aims to achieve first contact with the moon as part of its national space program in…
Saudi TV: Yemen rebel attack on airport sets plane on fire
Middle East
February 10, 2021
Saudi TV: Yemen rebel attack on airport sets plane on fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday targeted Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, causing…