Tag: Middle East
Israeli lawmakers to vote for next figurehead president
JERUSALEM — The Israeli parliament Wednesday is set to choose the country's next president, a largely figurehead position that is meant to serve as...
Fire strikes largest Iranian navy ship, forcing evacuation
TEHRAN, Iran — The largest ship in the Iranian navy caught fire early Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman under unclear circumstances, forcing sailors...
Gaza’s bereaved civilians fear justice will never come
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The al-Kawlaks, a family of four generations living next door to each other in downtown Gaza City, were utterly...
Netanyahu’s opponents face unity government deadline
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents on Wednesday were racing to finalize a coalition government to end his 12-year rule — the longest...
Turkish lira dips to record low over Erdogan rate comments
ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish lira dipped to new record lows on Wednesday after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rattled investor confidence by saying he...
Saudi stock market says trading ‘suspended temporarily’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia's key stock market suspended trading Wednesday over what it referred to as a technical glitch, without elaborating.
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Sudan general: Military to review navy base deal with Russia
CAIRO — A top Sudanese military official said the government will review an agreement with Russia to establish a navy base in the African...
Iran and CAR lose voting rights in UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the Central African Republic are in arrears on paying their dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and will...
Netanyahu: Israel would risk ‘friction’ with US over Iran
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he's prepared to risk tension with the U.S. if that is what it...
US envoy heads to Turkey seeking to ensure aid to Syrians
UNITED NATIONS — The U.S ambassador to the United Nations headed to Turkey late Tuesday seeking to ensure that humanitarian aid can be delivered...