Middle East

The prospect of a new bill set to come before Iran’s parliament has renewed fears that what remains of Iran open Internet could soon be restricted still further, and that Instagram could be next on the chopping block.

Overcoming an impoverished upbringing, he attained the rank of career ambassador and served as U.S. envoy to Sierra Leone, Togo, Bahrain and Slovenia.

The Israeli army responded to the rocket barrage with artillery fire into southern Lebanon.

Ebrahim Raisi, who takes office Thursday, has vowed to heal a “rift” between Iran’s people and government.

The rockets caused no injuries or damage but marked escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

Iraq called the recovery of the prized items, most of which date back 4,000 years ago to ancient Mesopotamia, the largest in the country's history.

The country added the United States to its “red list” and encouraged Israelis not to visit as coronavirus cases rise.

Some Saudis cheer the liberalizing changes. Some see them as part of larger power grab by the prince.

A report alleges a labyrinth of unfairness.

The French president wanted to help usher in Lebanon's "rebirth" after the devastating blast in Beirut. A year later, the country is in worse shape and Macron has little to show for his efforts.

The European Union and neighboring countries sent planes to assist with firefighting on Monday.

The court hearing marked the four families’ last chance to fight eviction orders in the politically charged East Jerusalem neighborhood.

Hostilities between Israel and Iran are more frequently playing out at sea, in tit-for-tat attacks on oil tankers, private commercial vessels and warships.

The incident was the deadliest in a string of recent attacks on shipping attributed to Iran or Israel.

Though quieter in the United States than a year ago, this month has seen a dramatic spasm of protest in other parts of the world.