Anti-burkini law in France would worsen tension: Interior Minister
It would be “unconstitutional” for France to pass a law banning the “burkini” and such a move may cause irreparable harm, French Interior Minister Bernard…
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Turkey’s crackdown on its media goes into overdrive
Turkey has intensified its crackdown on the media since last month’s attempted coup, with rights groups decrying a wave of decrees that have turned the…
Turkey-Backed Rebels ‘Make Gains’ Against Allies Of Kurds In Syria
Rebels backed by Turkish forces claim they have made major gains against fighters allied to the Kurds in northern Syria. Kurdish fighters have been expelled from…
Top Iranian admiral: US lacks the power to confront Iran militarily
The United States does not have the capability to engage Iran in a war on land, air or sea, a top Iranian Navy commander charged…
Qatar’s Royal Family in exploratory talks with Centrum
The Royal Family of Qatar, promoters of Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks of Qatar, is in exploratory talks to acquire a minority…
Israel Joins Bikini Fray, Ordering Concert Singer to Cover Up
Even as France has started an international debate about whether some women cover up too much on the beach, Israel has gone the other way,…
Qatar’s Barzan gas project ‘to start in November’
Qatar will begin operations at its Barzan gas project in November, two people close to the matter told Reuters on Sunday, as the Gulf state…
Iran Arrests Person Linked to Negotiations on Nuclear Deal
Iran said on Sunday that a person close to the government team that negotiated its nuclear agreement with foreign powers had been arrested on accusations…
Qatar to cut fuel costs marginally in September
Petrol prices in Qatar will drop by about five dirhams a liter next month, the Ministry of Energy and Industry has announced. Starting Sept. 1, 91-octane…
Scores of Houthis killed in Yemen fighting
Scores of Houthi rebels were killed Saturday in Saudi-led attacks and clashes with pro-government forces across war-torn Yemen. Saudi-led forces shelled Houthi positions in Harad…