Turkey says president’s comment about Hitler was ‘distorted’ by news media
ISTANBUL, Turkey, The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the president’s comments lauding Hitler’s government were misinterpreted by the news media. …
Middle East
47 executed in Saudi Arabia including Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nim
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia executed 47 people convicted of terrorism-related offenses throughout 12 cities on Saturday, including prominent Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr. …
Two killed, seven wounded in Tel Aviv shooting
TEL AVIV, Israel, Two people were killed and at least seven wounded after a man opened fire at a crowded bar in Tel Aviv, according to Israeli police. …
Turkish president looks to ‘Hitler’s Germany’ as effective government
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan laudedAdolf Hitler’s reign over Nazi Germany as a historic example of effective government. …
Fire engulfs Dubai tower near NYE fireworks; Officials say injuries minor, party unaffected
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, A blaze erupted Thursday at a five-star hotel tower in Dubai, near where a major fireworks display was set to go off at midnight — lighting…
Today the borders that was drawn by Sykes-Picot agreement has expired, now the new border is drawn by our blood.
The dream of a Kurdistan state gathered Kurds between Iraq , Iran, Turkey and Syria, the .dream…
Syria, France most dangerous countries for journalists in 2015
WASHINGTON, Syria and France are the most dangerous countries for journalists as covering politics is the most hazardous assignment worldwide, a report released Tuesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists…
What Does President Barzani’s Visit to Turkey Mean?
President Massoud Barzani recently visited Turkey, acting in the wake of complaints from Baghdad about the presence of Turkish troops in Northern Iraq. …
Explosion, suicide bombing kill at least 19 in Homs, Syria
HOMS, Syria, At least 19 people were killed in Homs, Syria, when a car packed with 440 pounds of explosives detonated and a man hiding in the crowd that gathered…
Following Ramadi victory, Iraqi prime minister predicts downfall of Islamic State in 2016
RAMADI, Iraq, As Iraqi forces neared a total takeover of Ramadi from Isis control, the nation’s prime minister on Monday said the victory is the first in a series that will…
