France warns Lebanon risks collapse after explosion, crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is in such a deep political and economic crisis the country risks collapsing altogether, France’s foreign minister said Thursday, ahead...
Germany, Israel agree continued Iran arms embargo important
BERLIN (AP) — Foreign Minister Heiko Maas agreed with his Israeli counterpart Thursday that an effort must be made to extend a weapon embargo...
Saudi public prosecutor orders review of death sentences for three minors
RIYADH (Reuters) - The Saudi public prosecutor has ordered a review of death penalties issued against three individuals who committed crimes as minors, including...
Family of convicted Hezbollah member denounces ‘injustice’
BEIRUT (AP) — The family of a Hezbollah member convicted in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri described Thursday the...
Lebanon risks disappearing without new government, reforms- French foreign minister
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Thursday that Lebanon risked disappearing due to the inaction of its political elite who needed to...
EU weighs options to pull Greece and Turkey back from brink
BERLIN (AP) — European Union foreign ministers plan to tackle one of the bloc's most urgent and complex challenges Thursday as they try to...
Lebanese forces used excessive force in blast protests
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces used excessive force, including firing live ammunition, against anti-government protesters after the Beirut port explosion, Human Rights Watch...
Pompeo discusses Libyan conflict, Iran with UAE counterpart
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the Libyan conflict and countering Iranian regional influence with his Emirati counterpart during a...
Turkey gave Hamas members passports, Israel says
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has given passports to a dozen Hamas members in Istanbul, a senior Israeli diplomat said on Wednesday, describing the move...
Pompeo, Emirati officials discuss ceasefire in Libya and Gulf unity-statement
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Emirati officials discussed on Wednesday regional and bilateral issues, including a lasting ceasefire in...
