Government And Politics
Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 3 dead
An influential Shiite cleric has announced he would resign from Iraqi politics and hundreds of his angry followers stormed the government palace in response, sparking violent clashes with security forces in which at least three protesters were killed
Turkish pop star jailed over joke released to house arrest
A Turkish court has released pop star Gulsen from jail but placed her on house arrest as she awaits trial on charges of “inciting hatred and enmity” for a joke she made about Turkey’s religious schools
Iraqi Shiite cleric says he'll retire, sparks fear of unrest
An influential Shiite cleric whose followers have been staging a sit-in outside Iraq’s parliament announced his resignation from politics and the closure of his party offices on Monday
Libya capital remains tense a day after clashes kill over 30
Militias patrolled nearly deserted streets in Libya’s capital a day after clashes killed over 30 people and ended Tripoli’s monthslong stretch of relative calm
Turkey says no need for concern over US sanctions warning
Turkey’s finance minister says said there was no reason for Turkish businesses to be concerned by a U.S. warning about possible sanctions on companies dealing with sanctioned Russian businesses
Explosive detonates in Baghdad, targets Australian diplomats
A small homemade explosive has donated near Baghdad's fortified Green Zone as an Australian diplomatic convoy made its way into the area
Iran Army Drone Drill
Israel's premier urges West to reject Iran nuclear deal
Israel's prime minister says the West is letting Iran manipulate talks over an emerging “bad deal” to curb Tehran's nuclear capabilities
Turkey's Erdogan vows continued support for Palestinians
Turkey's president says his country's reconciliation with Israel will in no way diminish Ankara's support for the Palestinian cause
Iran submits a 'written response' in nuclear deal talks
Iran says it has submitted a “written response” to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers