middle-east
In online ruse, fake journalists tried to hack Saudi critic
Washington, Nov 9 (AP/UNB) — Hackers impersonating journalists tried to intercept the communications of a prominent Saudi opposition figure in Washington, The Associated Press has found.
Israel installs monitoring devices on borders with Lebanon
Beirut, Nov 8 (Xinhua/UNB) - Israeli forces installed on Thursday new monitoring devices and video cameras on the fence on the borders with Lebanon between Adayse hills and Fatima Gate, Elnashra, an online independent newspaper reported.
Turkish envoy calls US sanctions on Iran unwise, dangerous
Tokyo, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — Turkey's top diplomat on Tuesday criticized the U.S. resumption of sanctions on Iran as unilateral, not wise and dangerous, calling for a dialogue and engagement instead.
Over 150 killed in weekend violence around Yemen's Hodeida
Sanaa, Nov 5 (AP/UNB) — Fighting has escalated around Yemen's key port city of Hodeida, with more than 150 combatants killed over the weekend from both the rebel and government-backed sides, officials said Sunday.
Syria calls on new UN envoy to avoid predecessor's 'methods'
Damascus, Nov 4 (AP/UNB) — Syria said Sunday it will cooperate with new U.N. envoy Geir Pederson if he avoids the "methods" of his predecessor.
18 IS militants killed in E. Afghanistan
Kabul, Nov 4 (Xinhua/UNB)- Up to 18 militants loyal to the Islamic State (IS) were killed and one of their hideouts destroyed in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar, a statement said Sunday.
UNICEF warns impeding aid delivery will lead to famine
Cairo, Nov 3 (AP/UNB) — The United Nations Children's Fund regional director says authorities in Yemen are making it "impossible" to deliver and distribute much-needed humanitarian aid to the country.
Erdogan: Highest level of Saudi govt ordered writer's slaying
Ankara, Nov 3 (AP/UNB) — The order to kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi came from the highest level of the Saudi government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday, adding that the international community had the responsibility to "reveal the puppet masters" behind the slaying.
Coptic Church: Attack on Christians in Egypt kills 7
Cairo, Nov 2 (AP/UNB) — Islamic militants on Friday ambushed a bus carrying Christian pilgrims on their way to a remote desert monastery south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, killing at least seven and wounding 12, the Interior Ministry said.
Amnesty urges Sudan to stop crackdown on journalists
Cairo, Nov 2 (AP/UNB) — Amnesty International on Friday urged the Sudanese government to halt what it describes as "relentless harassment, intimidation and censorship of journalists" in the country.