‘Not a Good Idea:’ Experts Concerned about Pope Trip to Iraq
VATICAN CITY – Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise…
US Bans 76 Saudis Over Khashoggi Murder
US intelligence agencies released a report to Congress on Friday concluding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an…
Who Are Iran-backed Militants Struck by US in Syria?
The U.S. military Thursday struck facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups in eastern Syria, a decision the Pentagon said President…
Biden Calls King Salman as US Recalibrates Relations With Saudis
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden called Saudi Arabian King Salman on Thursday as his administration is set to release…
US Report on Khashoggi Death Expected to Single Out Saudi Crown Prince, Sources Say
WASHINGTON – A declassified version of a U.S. intelligence report expected to be released Thursday finds that Saudi Crown Prince…
Syrian Displaced Families Put Children to Work to Survive
The children of many displaced families in Syria are often doing dangerous, low-paying work as a means to survive because…
Israel Starts to Reopen as Study Shows Pfizer Vaccine Works
With close to half of Israel’s population vaccinated with at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, Israel’s Health Ministry…
Khamenei Says Iran Could Enrich Uranium to 60%
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday Iran could increase its level of uranium enrichment to whatever the…
Activists Fear Jailed Iran Protester Died After Care Neglected
PARIS – Activists expressed fear Sunday that an Iranian prisoner jailed because of a 2018 protest by a religious sect and who died in custody, perished…
Iran Considers EU-hosted Informal Meeting With US, Official Says
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Iran is studying a European Union proposal for an informal meeting between current members of…