Middle East and North Africa
Pompeo says U.N. Security Council to vote next week on extending Iran arms embargo
Washington (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council will vote next week on a U.S. bid to extend an international arms embargo on Iran,...
Israeli square bathed in Lebanese colors in rare show of support over Beirut blast
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - The red, white and cedar green of the Lebanese flag were lit up over a Tel Aviv square on Wednesday...
Israel not involved in Beirut blast, Israeli official says
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - Israel has nothing to do with a huge explosion at the Beirut port area on Tuesday, an Israeli official said.“Israel...
U.S. State Dept says stands ready to offer assistance after Beirut blast
Washington (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department is closely following reports of an explosion in Beirut and stands ready to offer ‘all possible assistance’,...
Large explosion in Beirut port area shakes Lebanon’s capital
Beirut - A large explosion shook the Lebanese capital Beirut which rippled through several areas of the city shattering windows and doors, and wounding...