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Palestinians dressed as Santa clash with Israeli forces in Bethlehem

Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:45:19

Palestinian protesters, some festively dressed as Santa Claus, have clashed with Israeli security forces in Bethlehem, a day before the beginning of Christmas celebrations in the West Bank city revered as the birthplace of Jesus.

Bahraini FM too petty to comment on ancient, glorious Iran: Ghasemi

Sun Dec 24, 2017 09:51:47

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi reacted to Bahraini foreign minister’s degrading remarks about Iran, saying "Bahraini FM is too petty to comment on ancient and glorious Iran"

Myanmar, accused of crackdown, invited to U.S.-Thai military exercise

Sun Dec 24, 2017 08:40:55

Myanmar's crackdown on Muslim Rohingya from Rakhine state since August has caused around 650,000 Rohingya to flee to Bangladesh in recent months.

Analysis: No sign Rohingya will be allowed to return home

Sun Dec 24, 2017 08:28:09

Myanmar reached an agreement with Bangladesh last month saying refugees would start returning home before Jan. 23, but experts believe there is no way that will happen.

Israelis hold anti-corruption demonstrations

Sun Dec 24, 2017 08:25:12

The protests came days after Netanyahu lashed out against police, accusing them of conducting an investigation against him aimed at ending his premiership.

Houthi Forces strike back in western Yemen, several areas captured

Sat Dec 23, 2017 10:30:51

The Houthi Forces took to the offensive in western Yemen, Friday, after spending several weeks on the defensive against the UAE-backed Southern Resistance.

Officials: US agrees to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine

Sat Dec 23, 2017 08:39:21

The Trump administration has approved a plan to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Friday, in a long-awaited move that deepens America's involvement in the military conflict and may further strain relations with Russia.

US, Turkish military forces must leave Syria: Jaafari

Sat Dec 23, 2017 07:34:22

Syrian Ambassador to the United Nations and head of the government delegation to intra-Syrian peace talks, Bashar al-Jaafari, says US and Turkish military forces should leave his conflict-plagued Arab country immediately.

Suspected cholera cases in Yemen hit 1 million - ICRC

Thu Dec 21, 2017 13:16:35

The number of suspected cholera cases in Yemen has hit 1 million with more than 80 percent of the population lacking food, fuel, clean water and access to healthcare in the country, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Thursday.

8th round Syria peace talks commences in Kazakhstan

Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:44:47

The eighth round of peace talks aimed at ending the Syria conflict began Thursday in Kazakhstan’s capital Astana.

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