HRW calls for Palestinian residency rights
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A Gaza-born woman recently sneaked into her native land through a smugglers' tunnel because the legal route…
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Egypt sends 43 NGO workers to trial over funds
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian investigating judges on Sunday referred 43 NGO workers, including 19 Americans, to trial before a criminal court…
Israeli military appoints new air force chief
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's military has picked a new air force chief at a time of growing tension with Iran.
Palestinian rivals hold unity talks in Qatar
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Palestinian president and the head of rival Hamas resumed talks Sunday over efforts to move along a…
Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will target any country where an attack against it is staged, a senior Guard commander warned Sunday, the…
Chief army defector promises fight to free Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — The commander of rebel Syrian soldiers said Sunday there is no choice but to use military force to drive President Bashar…
Kuwait PM resigns after opposition election surge
KUWAIT CITY (AP) — Kuwait's caretaker prime minister has stepped down to clear the way for a new government after parliamentary…
Morocco arrests 3 accused of plotting attacks
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Moroccan police have arrested three suspects accused of planning to carry out attacks on the security of the state.
Egypt: Police fire gas over Cairo's Tahrir Square
CAIRO (AP) — Volleys of tear gas left a white cloud over Cairo's Tahrir Square and surrounding streets in the vicinity of Egypt's…
Gunmen kill Iraqi security officer
BAGHDAD (AP) — Authorities say gunmen have killed an Interior Ministry official in a drive-by shooting in central Baghdad.
