Author: Wed, 2019-05-01 22:57 ISTANBUL, ANKARA: Istanbul police detained dozens of people who were trying to hold a May Day rally at city center square on Wednesday in defiance of a protest ban. Some 127 people were detained attempting to make … read more
Author: Wed, 2019-05-01 22:44 RAMALLAH: Israel and the US are putting the financial squeeze on the Palestinian Authority (PA), where opposition to a long-awaited US peace plan and anger over Israeli sanctions remain strong. Analysts see steep cuts in US aid … read more
Author: Wed, 2019-05-01 22:24 BEIRUT: Fighting in northwestern Syria has displaced nearly 140,000 people since February, the UN said on Wednesday, as the regime and its ally Russia have stepped up their bombardment. “Since February, over 138,500 women, children and men … read more
Author: Wed, 2019-05-01 22:10 AL-MASHAHADA, IRAQ: After plentiful winter rains, Iraq is heading into summer with overflowing reservoirs and lush marshes. But don’t be fooled, observers warn: Its water woes and related protests are not over. Far from last year’s shortages, … read more
Author: AFP ID: 1556727526559101500 Wed, 2019-05-01 16:14 ALGIERS: Algeria’s army chief called Wednesday for dialogue between protesters and state institutions, a day after pushing back against demonstrators’ demands for top politicians to quit. “I remain entirely convinced that adopting constructive … read more