Middle East
A look at the corruption scandals facing Israel’s Netanyahu
October 2, 2019
A look at the corruption scandals facing Israel’s Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attorneys met Wednesday with Israel’s attorney general and other top law enforcement officials…
Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests
October 2, 2019
Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Security forces used live fire and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in renewed protests in Baghdad on…
Ancient artifacts returned to Iran from US university
October 2, 2019
Ancient artifacts returned to Iran from US university
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Iranian government says that nearly 1,800 ancient artifacts have arrived in Iran as part of…
Tunisian presidential candidate to stay in jail, testing democracy
October 2, 2019
Tunisian presidential candidate to stay in jail, testing democracy
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian presidential candidate Nabil Karoui, who faces an election run-off this month, must stay in detention for…
Palestinians protest against Israel over hospitalized detainee
October 2, 2019
Palestinians protest against Israel over hospitalized detainee
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinians protested in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Tuesday after a detainee suspected…
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
October 2, 2019
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least two people were killed and 200 wounded in clashes in Iraq on Tuesday as security…
Macron made last-minute bid to get Trump and Rouhani to talk in New York: sources
October 2, 2019
Macron made last-minute bid to get Trump and Rouhani to talk in New York: sources
PARIS/WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Before leaving New York last week, French President Emmanuel Macron made a failed last-minute push to…
Dubai ready to take on more debt if needed: economic adviser
October 2, 2019
Dubai ready to take on more debt if needed: economic adviser
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai continues to service its debt and is ready to take on more if needed, an economic…
Qatar considering bid for 2030 Asian Games
October 1, 2019
Qatar considering bid for 2030 Asian Games
DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar is considering a bid for the 2030 Asian Games but has not formally thrown its hat…
Iran sentences man to death for spying for the CIA
October 1, 2019
Iran sentences man to death for spying for the CIA
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian courts have sentenced one person to death for spying for the CIA and jailed two others…