Why Washington ignored torture by Iraqi militias
It was one of the most shocking events in one of the most brutal periods in Iraq's history. In late 2005, two years after...
Revenge and despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks
Economic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist...
Should Palestinian territories be put under UN protection?
A number of activists, trade union and political figures as well as intellectuals, are calling for international protection of occupied Palestinian territories.
The group have...
Iran is preparing to a launch a satellite into space
This Jan. 26, 2020, satellite image from Planet Labs Inc. shows preparations at a rocket launch pad at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in...
As Russia and Iran flex muscle in Syria, the U.S. is short on options
Across the Middle East, America’s traditional allies are watching with disbelief as Russia and Iran mount a show of force in Syria, and they...
Ben Carson recasts role of Saudi Arabia in hunt for Osama bin Laden
The Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson on Sunday upended a widely accepted narrative of the hunt for Osama bin Laden that followed the 11...
After Assad audience, Russia eyes seizing diplomatic initiative on Syria
The Kremlin believes it has taught Washington an object lesson in how to take on Islamist militants in Syria. Basking in the afterglow of...
A drive-through for Coronavirus tests in a German hospital
Designed to minimize exposure to medical staff and patients, a drive-in at the local hospital is created as one of several unexpected ways healthcare...
'KSA leading efforts to dry up Daesh sources'
The White House has praised the efforts of Saudi Arabia to cut off funding for the Daesh terrorist group, local media reported Wednesday.
“We have...
Many Afghans view signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with skepticism
Many Afghans view Saturday's expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of well-earned skepticism. They've spent decades living in a...
