PA: Ruling on Jerusalem Proves Israel is an ‘Occupier’
The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Monday welcomed the decision of the United States Supreme Court to reject an appeal to have Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky's passport list "Jerusalem, Israel" as his place of birth, in a
Obama Administration Criticizes Egypt in Report to Congress
The Obama administration has sent Congress a report that harshly criticizes the Egyptian government, accusing it of restricting free speech, arresting political dissidents and undermining democracy, The Associated Press (AP) reported Monday. The report
Syria Asks UN to Dismantle its Nuclear Program
War-torn Syria has asked the UN atomic watchdog for help in converting a nuclear facility and shipping abroad potentially dangerous nuclear material, the head of the watchdog said Monday. "We have received a request
Publicity-Hungry Erdogan Sulking After Election Defeat?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist AKP party received a heavy blow Monday, after learning it had lost its overall majority in Turkey's parliament after 13 years of undisputed - and increasingly autocratic - rule.
Iraqi Forces Advance in ISIS-Controlled Baiji
Iraqi forces advanced against the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group in Baiji on Sunday as they battled to retake the strategic town for a second time, officers said, according to the AFP news agency.
Turkish PM Declares ‘Victory’ Despite Setback
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Sunday night emphasized his Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) "victory" in the elections, despite the party suffering a serious setback by not achieving the required majority for passing reforms