Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia is at the centre of a battle for Turkey’s soul
As man-made monuments go, the Hagia Sophia is one of the world’s most distinguished. The imposing, 1,480-year-old building in the heart of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district…
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US demands Iran end social media blocks as protests continue
The United States on Tuesday urged Iran to stop blocking online social media and advised its citizens to set up virtual private networks, or VPNs,…
Iran’s top leader says enemies have stirred unrest in country
Iran’s Supreme Leader on Tuesday accused enemies of the Islamic Republic of stirring unrest, as anti-government demonstrations that began last week continued. “In recent days, enemies of…
Netanyahu wishes success to Iran protesters, denies Israeli involvement
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Iranian anti-government protesters on Monday, while denying as “laughable” Tehran’s apparent accusations that Israel was behind…
Israeli bill makes it harder to divide Jerusalem
Israeli legislators have approved a bill that makes it more difficult to divide Jerusalem. The bill passed early on Tuesday and stipulates that two-thirds support is…
Two US presidents on two Iranian crackdowns
( CNN) When protests erupted in Iran in 2009, then-President Barack Obama reacted cautiously, concerned that a forceful intervention could make America — reviled as the…
Saudi Crown Prince discusses bilateral relations with Egypt’s Sisi
In a telephone call with Egyptian President Abdelfattah el-Sisi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…
Iran protesters chanting ‘DEATH to Rouhani’ CLASH with state security forces
Thousands of people took to the streets chanting “death to the dictator” and slogans against Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Anti-government protests were held across…
Japan declares no Jerusalem embassy move in Jordan visit
Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Tuesday held talks with his Jordanian counterpart, who said Jerusalem’s fate should be decided in talks after Washington recognized…
Guatemala to Move Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s president announced on Christmas Eve that the Central American country will move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, becoming the…