Middle East

US will veto UN draft on protecting Palestinians: Haley

  UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The United States will "unquestionably veto" a UN draft resolution calling for the protection…

Over 50 Taliban leaders killed in US operation

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US forces killed over 50 Taliban leaders in a series of strikes against those behind a…

Oman’s Salalah braces for Cyclone Mekunu

  Cyclone Mekunu which wreaked havoc in the Yemeni island of Socotra strengthened in intensity Friday as it bore down…

Iran FM hails ‘good start’ in talks with EU to save nuclear deal

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Iran's foreign minister on Tuesday hailed talks with the EU to try to find a way to…

Israeli forces kill 55 in Gaza clashes as US opens Jerusalem embassy

  by Jonah Mandel with Joe Dyke in Gaza City Agence France-Presse JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP) -- Israeli forces killed 55 Palestinians…

World leaders warn US Jerusalem move fans Mideast tension

by Gina Doggett Agence France-Presse PARIS, France - Both friends and foes of the United States voiced criticism Monday as…

Iraq PM appears in lead after first post-IS election

by Sarah Benhaida © Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi Prime Minister's political grouping appeared in the lead Sunday following…

On eve of Israel embassy move, US says ‘hard at work’ on peace

  by Ian Geoffrey Timberlake © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Top US officials insisted Sunday that they could…

Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS defeat

  by Salam Faraj with Mohammad Salim in Mosul © Agence France-Presse BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq headed to the polls…

US says Iran nuclear inspections must continue

by Andrew Beatty Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The White House wants intrusive inspections of Iran's nuclear sites to…

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