Middle East and North Africa
Full investigation to be launched against Israeli war-crimes, says ICC chief prosecutor
The Hague (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said on Friday she would launch a full investigation into alleged war crimes in...
Iran’s Mullah regime hangs Rape-victim for murder in self-defense
Tehran - Iranian woman who defended herself against rape was hanged by Khameini regime on December 4 in Sepidar Prison in southwestern Iranian city...
U.S. imposes sanctions on two Iranian judges for “oppression”
Washington (Reuters) - The United States has imposed sanctions on two Iranian judges whom it accuses of having punished Iranian citizens and dual nationals...
Saudi concert stabbing suspect took orders from al Qaeda in Yemen, says State TV
Riyadh (Reuters) - A man arrested for stabbing three performers at a live show in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh last month was operating under...
Political deadlock delays choice of new PM to steer Iraq out of crisis
Baghdad (Reuters) - Iraqi lawmakers said on Thursday that deadlock in parliament was holding up the selection of an interim prime minister, meaning leaders...