Middle East

Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements

ISTANBUL, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey condemned what it called Benjamin Netanyahu’s “irresponsible” remarks after the Israeli leader said he planned…

Two dead as gunmen attack Egypt police vehicle

CAIRO, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in a Cairo suburb at dawn Sunday, killing a…

Syria war: Russia calls for closure of IDP camp near US base

AMMAN, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia’s top diplomat called Sunday for the immediate closure of a desert camp near Syria’s…

Gaza animals find new home following deaths at zoo

GAZA, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Five lions, five monkeys, four ostriches, three peacocks, two wolves and a hyena departed Gaza…

Syria war: At least 15 reported killed as government forces, rebels exchange fire

DAMASCUS, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 15 people were reported killed on Sunday in shelling by government and insurgent…

UK condemns Israel over occupied West Bank plans

LONDON, April 8 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Britain on Sunday condemned Israeli state over plans for new settlements in occupied West Bank, Anadolu…

Saudi kills 2 suspects after attack in Shiite region: media

RIYADH, April 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two suspects armed with explosives were killed and two others arrested after they attacked a…

South Africa: Pretoria Permanently Withdraws Its Ambassador From Israel

Flags of South Africa and Israel JOHANNESBURG, April 7 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says withdrawing South Africa…

Kuwait Sends Aid To Yemeni Island Of Socotra

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, April 7 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwait dispatched a planeload of relief supplies on Saturday, to the Yemeni island…

Jordanian FM Says Continued Israeli Occupation Obstructs Peace

AMMAN, Jordan, April 7 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, said that, “Israel’s continued occupation of Arab territories” obstructs…