Middle East
Iran Guards chief says Americans have started ‘psychological war’
May 12, 2019
Iran Guards chief says Americans have started ‘psychological war’
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States has started a psychological war in the region, the commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary…
Iran’s Rouhani calls for unity to face ‘unprecedented’ US pressure
May 12, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani calls for unity to face ‘unprecedented’ US pressure
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani called on Saturday for unity among Iran’s political factions to overcome conditions which he…
Dozens of migrants drown off Tunisia coast after leaving Libya
May 11, 2019
Dozens of migrants drown off Tunisia coast after leaving Libya
TUNIS (Reuters) – At least 65 migrants drowned on Friday when their boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the…
US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran
May 11, 2019
US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran
The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and…
Lebanese government to tighten soldiers’ eligibility for frontline benefits
May 11, 2019
Lebanese government to tighten soldiers’ eligibility for frontline benefits
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Lebanese government said on Friday that only soldiers serving at the frontline with Israel would benefit…
Tripoli urges Trump to stop Haftar’s backers meddling in Libya
May 11, 2019
Tripoli urges Trump to stop Haftar’s backers meddling in Libya
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libya’s internationally recognized government denounced its foe Khalifa Haftar as an “aspiring military dictator” on Friday and…
UN, Huthis say Yemen ports withdrawal to start on Saturday
May 11, 2019
UN, Huthis say Yemen ports withdrawal to start on Saturday
GENEVA (Reuters) – Yemen’s Huthi group will on Saturday start to unilaterally redeploy forces out of three key ports, the…
Turkish defense minister says Syrian forces must halt attacks in northwest Syria
May 11, 2019
Turkish defense minister says Syrian forces must halt attacks in northwest Syria
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s defense minister said Syrian government forces need to halt attacks in northwestern Syria, state-owned Anadolu Agency…
In Israel, members of Arab minority embrace Palestinian identity
May 10, 2019
In Israel, members of Arab minority embrace Palestinian identity
KHUBBAYZA, Israel (Reuters) – Loudspeakers blared nationalist Arabic music across hillsides in northern Israel on Thursday as children ran across…
Israel reopens fishing zone off Gaza’s coast after truce
May 10, 2019
Israel reopens fishing zone off Gaza’s coast after truce
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it’s reopening the permitted fishing zone off the Gaza coast following a cease-fire deal with…