Middle-East
27 Iraqi protesters killed over 24 hours
Iraqi officials say 27 protesters have been shot dead in the last 24 hours, amid spiraling violence in Baghdad and southern Iraq.
Israeli president praises UK rabbi in veiled swipe at Corbyn
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has praised Britain's chief rabbi and expressed support for an article he wrote this week that offered scathing criticism of Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's record on anti-Semitism.
Iraqi PM, Turkish president discuss bilateral ties, counter-terror efforts
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has held a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts, Abdul Mahdi's office said Wednesday.
Overnight clashes in Lebanon injure dozens as tensions rise
Overnight confrontations between supporters and opponents of Lebanon's president — mostly fistfights and stone throwing — erupted in cities and towns across the country, injuring dozens of people, and 16 people were detained for their involvement, the Lebanese Red Cross and the army said Wednesday.
Iraq officials: 6 protesters killed in 24 hours
Iraqi officials say six protesters have been killed amid ongoing violence with security forces firing live rounds and tear gas in Baghdad and southern Iraq.
Iran supreme leader claims protests a US-backed 'conspiracy'
Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday claimed without evidence that recent protests across the Islamic Republic over government-set gasoline prices rising were part of a "conspiracy" involving the U.S., as authorities began to acknowledge the scale of the demonstrations.
Key Beirut road reopens after rival groups clash overnight
A key road in the Lebanese capital reopened Monday following clashes throughout the night between rival groups, some of the worst violence since protests against the country's ruling elite began last month.
Turkey says to seek alternatives if can't acquire U.S. F-35 fighter jets
Turkey would seek alternatives if it could not acquire U.S. F-35 fighter jets, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Saturday.
Iraqi officials: 2 protesters dead amid ongoing clashes
Iraqi security forces fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse crowds of protesters Saturday, killing two people in a third day of fierce clashes in central Baghdad, security and hospital officials said.
Israeli PM's challenger proposes unity government rotation
The chief challenger to Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is proposing to lead a unity government with Netanyahu's Likud party.