Iraq: Protesters block roads, bridges as crisis deepens
DIWANIYAH (Iraq), Dec 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges in southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian…
Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations
A Palestinian wearing a Santa Claus costumes welcomes Christian visitors outside the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians…
India has stood by Iran in hard times – Iranian govt spokesman
TEHRAN: Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabie. Photo courtesy of IRNA TEHRAN, Dec 24 (NNN-IRNA) — Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabie…
Saudi Arabia: Khashoggi’s son welcomes court verdict over father’s murder
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met relatives of Jamal Khashoggi in Riyadh weeks after the journalist’s murder in October…
Lebanese hotels suffer heavy losses during Christmas amid nationwide protests
Protesters flee tear gas in clashes with security forces in Beirut BEIRUT, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Lebanon’s hotels are suffering…
UN voices concern over civilian safety in Syria’s Idlib
A completely destroyed unit of the Orient Hospital after airstrikes hit residential areas of Idlib UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua)…
UN official condemns attacks on premises of international humanitarian agencies in Yemen
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — UN Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock condemned the attacks over the weekend on…
Palestinian president conveys message of peace to world ahead of Christmas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the United Nations General Assembly. RAMALLAH, Dec 24 (NNN-Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on…
8 die from H1N1 flu in Yemen’s capital
A Yemeni patient infected with H1N1 flu receives treatment in an isolation room at a hospital in Sanaa, Yemen SANAA,…
Tens of thousands flee as Syrian forces continue Idlib advance
Some 200,000 people fled their homes since Nov 1, when Russian and Syrian jets stepped up attacks in the region…