Tag: Middle East
Iraqi protesters take to streets, decry targeted killings
BAGHDAD — Hundreds of Iraqis took to the streets in Baghdad on Tuesday to protest what they say is the impunity of those behind...
UN condemns peacekeeper attacks, urges prosecution, safety
UNITED NATIONS — The Security Council condemned killings and attacks against U.N. peacekeepers in the strongest terms Monday and called for prompt prosecution of...
Judge rules against Georgia in legal fight over Israel oath
ATLANTA — A federal judge has ruled that a Georgia law requiring some people to sign an oath involving Israel is unconstitutional.
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Russia deploys nuclear-capable bombers to Syria for training
MOSCOW — The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen...
Mysterious air base being built on volcanic island off Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A mysterious air base is being built on a volcanic island off Yemen that sits in one of the...
Iran state TV: 7 approved for June 18 presidential election
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian state television announced Tuesday that only seven candidates have been approved by the country's constitutional watchdog to run for president...
After 18 months, Socceroos assemble for World Cup qualifiers
BRISBANE, Australia — After 18 months without a game, the gathering of Australian players in Dubai ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers feels...
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through a major city Tuesday, marking...
UEFA puts 1,700 Champions League final tickets on sale
NYON, Switzerland — With only four days to go before the Champions League final in Portugal, UEFA put 1,700 tickets on sale Tuesday for...
Migration lawsuit launched against EU’s border agency
BRUSSELS — Human rights lawyers said Tuesday that they have launched legal action against the European Union’s border and coast guard agency at the...