Tag: Middle East
After another war, displaced Gazans face familiar plight
BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip — It took Ramez al-Masri three years to rebuild his home after it was destroyed in a 2014 Israeli offensive....
Iran official says decision expected on nuclear images deal
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is expected to decide on Monday whether to extend a temporary agreement with international inspectors on access to surveillance camera...
Spice cabinet shortcut speeds up this Kurdish braise
The elaborate pilafs, roasts and other celebratory dishes of the Middle East often take time that home cooks don’t have. But they still can...
US reaches out to Palestinian leaders many angrily reject
JERUSALEM — After weeks of unrest and a devastating 11-day war in Gaza, the U.S. and the international community plan to engage with the...
Single rocket hits near Iraqi air base hosting U.S. troops
BAGHDAD — A single rocket struck close to a military base hosting U.S. troops in western Iraq on Monday without causing any injuries, a...
Syrian blames Israel for mysterious attacks on oil tankers
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s foreign minister blamed Israel for mysterious attacks over more than a year targeting oil tankers heading to Syria, saying they...
Israeli police allow Jews to visit flashpoint Jerusalem site
JERUSALEM — Israeli police on Sunday escorted around 50 Jewish visitors to a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem where police actions in recent weeks...
Photos show Dubai princess, focus of UN concern, at malls
LONDON — Photos on social media appear to show a missing Dubai princess who months earlier described herself in a video as being held...
No court decision on Suez Canal’s claim over massive vessel
CAIRO — An Egyptian appeals court on Sunday said it lacks jurisdiction to look into the Suez Canal Authority’s demands to uphold financial claims...
US general: As US scales back in Mideast, China may step in
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As the United States scales back its military presence across the Middle East to focus on great power competition with...