Government And Politics
Israel PM back in court as parties weigh in on his fate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared in court for the resumption of his corruption trial
Israel PM's trial resumes as parties weigh in on his fate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial is to resume as the country’s political parties weigh in on whether he should form the next government after a closely divided election
Jordan says it foiled 'malicious plot'
A senior Jordanian official says that his country has foiled a “malicious plot.”
Iran spy TV show ignites controversy for 2nd season
A controversial Iranian TV spy thriller is once again generating buzz in the Islamic Republic
Israel's president calls for new alliances to solve deadlock
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin says voters want a prime minister who has “earned the trust" of the country's parliament and is able to form a governing coalition
With ship now freed, a probe into Suez Canal blockage begins
Experts have boarded a colossal container ship that had blocked the Suez Canal for nearly a week before it was dislodged
Israel's political stalemate to land at Rivlin's doorstep
Israel's frustrating political stalemate is heading for President Reuven Rivlin
Sudan and main rebel group restart peace talks
Sudan’s interim government and the main rebel group in the country have agreed to restart peace talks according to the rebel group and Sudan state news
Women, LGBT people and students protest for rights in Turkey
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Istanbul to demand the reversal of recent decisions by Turkey’s government that affect students, women and the LGBT community