Syrian refugees have become central in the political debate in Turkey ahead of elections next year.…
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Turkish pop star jailed after a joke about religious schools in Turkey
The charges appear to be related to a video circulating on social media from a Gulsen…
Forty years on, Hezbollah is isolated but more powerful than ever
Many countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany as well as Gulf Arab states…
IAEA chief insists Iran explain traces of enriched uranium
“Give us the necessary answers, people and places so we can clarify the many things needed…
Iran’s Arab foes are mending ties with Tehran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks
As tensions grew, Gulf states found the US standing on the sidelines, either unwilling or unable…
Why the Middle East may be too hot to live in by the end of the century
One after another, European countries such as Spain and Portugal registered record highs this year. The…
Lakes are drying up everywhere. Israel will pump water from the Med as a solution
But this place of religious pilgrimage — where the New Testament says many of Jesus’ miracles…
Saudi activist sentenced to 34 years in prison for Twitter activity
Al-Shehab, 33, was also banned from traveling outside of Saudi Arabia for another 34 years. The…
Explosion hits Kabul mosque, police say
Spokesman Khalid Zadran told CNN that the blast did cause casualties, but did not specify further.…
Iranian adviser suggests EU nuclear deal is ‘closer’ than ever
IRNA reported that Iran returned the draft Vienna Agreement to the EU Tuesday, but the agency…
