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A Japanese captive in Syria claims he is Korean

A jihadist group has released videos of a Japanese journalist and an Italian man held captive in Syria in which they appeal for their release, US-based monitors said Tuesday.

Middle East | 2018-08-01 10:53

Erdogan declared winner of Turkey presidential polls

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday declared victory in tightly-contested presidential and parliamentary elections, extending his 15-year grip on power as the opposition complained bitterly about the conduct of the vote count. Turkish voters had for the first time cast ballots for both president and parliament in the snap polls, with Erdogan looking for a first r...

Middle East | 2018-06-25 09:31

55 dead in Gaza protests as Israel fetes US Embassy move [PHOTOS]

A relative of Palestinian Ahmed al-Rantisi, who was killed during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border, is consoled at a hospital in the northern Gaza Strip May 14, 2018. / REUTERSIn a jarring contrast, Israeli forces shot and killed at least 55 Palestinians and wounded more than 1,200 during mass protests Monday along the Gaza border, while just a few miles away Israel and th...

Middle East | 2018-05-15 10:25

US exit from Iran deal may affect South Korea's oil imports

The United States' decision to reinstate sanctions on Iran could constrain South Korea's oil imports from the Middle Eastern nation and cast uncertainty on the business prospects of local refiners, industry insiders said Wednesday.

Middle East | 2018-05-09 15:53

Iran president: Uranium enrichment may resume

President Hassan Rouhani warned Tuesday that Iran could restart enriching uranium ``without any limitations'' within weeks, after President Donald Trump pulled America out of the nuclear deal, though he said world powers still in the accord could potentially save the pact.

Middle East | 2018-05-09 08:32

Iran faces banking turmoil

Some Iranians had been cashing in their savings even before U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement he would pull out from the international nuclear deal with Iran, straining a banking system weighed down by bad loans and years of isolation.

Middle East | 2018-05-09 08:22

Israeli PM's chef offends Japan's Abe by serving dessert in shoe

Abe reportedly felt “offended” and the Israeli celebrity chef Segev Moshe, who prepared the dinner, has become the target of criticism for his offensive faux pas. To serve food in a shoe is unthinkable in Japan, South Korea and many other Asian countries whose culture keeps footwear not just off the table but outside the front door.

Middle East | 2018-05-08 17:05

Qatar royal family's pet project reaches goal of educating 10 million marginalized children

“Experts told me that educating 6 million children would be impossible,” Sheikha Moza said. “But I refused to believe it. One adviser told me to set a goal that was more realistic. I thought I heard him say optimistic, so I set a target of 10 million!”

Middle East | 2018-05-02 15:07

Russian lawmaker, US ambassador warn of consequences for Syria strikes

Russia's ambassador to the United States on Friday warned that there would be consequences for the U.S.-led military strikes on Syria, adding that it was not acceptable to insult Russia's president.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 14:13

After chemical weapons attack, Trump changed tune on Syria

After chemical weapons attack, Trump changed tune on Syria

About 10 days ago, U.S. President Donald Trump told national security aides that he wanted U.S. forces out of Syria in six months or so, adamant that it was time to bring them home after largely defeating Islamic State militants.

Middle East | 2018-04-14 13:53

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