Middle East

Greek Parliament Approves Bill To Accelerate Asylum Procedures

ATHENS, Nov 2 (NNN-AMNA) – Greece’s parliament, approved Friday, a bill that would accelerate asylum procedures, as part of its…

President Kenyatta courts Arab investors to invest in Kenya

RIYADH, Nov 1 (NNN-KBC) — President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the Middle Eastern Countries to invest in Kenya’s expanding economy.…

Israel Shells Hamas Posts In Gaza

JERUSALEM, Nov 1 (NNN-WAFA) – Israeli army said, it fired artillery, on Thursday night, at two Hamas posts in Gaza…

Assad Warns Of War If Political Means Fail To Secure Turkey’s Pullout

DAMASCUS, Nov 1 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, warned, war would be the only option if political means fail…

Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Downed “Spy Drone” In Hodeidah

SANAA, Nov 1 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s Shiite Houthi rebels said, they shot down a “spy drone” over the Yemeni Red…

Daesh Confirms Baghdadi’s Death, Appoints Quraishi As Successor

DAMASCUS, Nov 1 (NNN-SANA) – Daesh confirmed, on Thursday, that its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a raid…

Arab Parliament Urges Ethiopia Not To Harm Egypt’s Share Of Nile Water

CAIRO, Nov 1 (NNN-MENA) – The Arab Parliament, on Thursday, urged Ethiopia not to harm Egypt’s share of the Nile…

Protests Continue In Lebanon To Demand New Ruling Class

BEIRUT, Nov 1 (NNN-NNA) – Protesters across Lebanon took to the streets for the 15th day, to voice their demands,…

US, 6 Arab countries issue Iran-related sanctions on 25 targets

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and six Arab countries imposed sanctions on Wednesday on…

100 dead, 5,500 wounded in week of Iraq violence: rights commission

BAGHDAD, Oct 31 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 100 people have died and more than 5,500 injured since anti-government demonstrations resumed…