Karin Laub
The Associated Press
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Jordan’s king denies impropriety in luxury home purchases
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday denied any impropriety in his purchase of luxury homes abroad, citing security needs for keeping quiet about the transactions that are reportedly worth more than $100 million. He said no public funds were used. → Read More
Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel launches airstrikes amid Hamas rocket attacks
Israel unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza, hitting the home of a Hamas commander. 24 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed. Gaza militants also fired more than 200 rockets, injuring six Israeli civilians. → Read More
Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
Israel has unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza, hitting the high-rise home of a Hamas field commander and two border tunnels dug by militants. → Read More
Gaza militants, children among 24 dead as Israel hits Hamas
Israel has unleashed new airstrikes on Gaza, hitting the high-rise home of a Hamas field commander and two border tunnels dug by militants. → Read More
Some Iranian women take off hijabs as hard-liners push back
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The simple act of walking has become a display of defiance for a young Iranian woman who often moves in Tehran's streets without a compulsory headscarf, or hijab. With... → Read More
At Tehran symphony, music lovers seek escape from reality
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Aficionados of Western classical music have carved out a niche for themselves in Iran, where cultural expression remains tightly controlled by strict rules imposed after the... → Read More
Netanyahu vows to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Saturday to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected, a dramatic policy shift apparently aimed at... → Read More
Netanyahu vows to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected Israel PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged Saturday to annex Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank if re-elected, a dramatic policy shift apparently aimed at rallying his nationalist base in the final stretch of the tight race. Netanyahu has promoted Jewish settlement expansion in his four terms as prime minister, but until now refrained from presenting a detailed… → Read More
Netanyahu vows to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will annex Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank if he is re-elected to a fourth straight term. → Read More
Hamas’ grip on Gaza is tighter than ever, despite protests
Despite wars, protests and local unrest, Hamas' rule over Gaza is stronger than ever, partly thanks to Israel. → Read More
Pompeo starts Middle East visit to ramp up pressure on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the Trump administration is doubling down on commercial and diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks to "put real pressure on Iran". → Read More
Prince William on historic Mideast trip, praises Jordan ties
Britain's Prince William praises "historic ties" with Jordan, kingdom's commitment to refugees as he kicks of historic five-day Mideast tour. → Read More
Prince William on historic Mideast trip, praises Jordan ties
Britain's Prince William on Sunday praised "historic ties and friendship" with Jordan and the kingdom's commitment to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, as he began a historic five-day... → Read More
Prince William on historic Mideast trip, praises Jordan ties
Britain's Prince William on Sunday praised "historic ties and friendship" with Jordan and the kingdom's commitment to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, as he began a historic five-day... → Read More
Merkel pledges $100M loan for troubled Jordan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel promises $100 million loan to troubled Jordan, where mass protests over austerity measures had forced prime minister to resign. → Read More
AfD chief: Nazi era a 'speck of bird poop' in German history
Co-leader of the far-right nationalist Alternative for Germany party has dismissed the Nazi era as a "speck of bird poop in more than 1,000 years of successful German history". → Read More
AfD chief: Nazi era a 'speck of bird poop' in German history
The co-leader of the far-right nationalist Alternative for Germany party on Saturday dismissed the Nazi era as a "speck of bird poop" in German history, drawing swift condemnation from... → Read More
AfD chief: Nazi era a 'speck of bird poop' in German history
The co-leader of the far-right nationalist Alternative for Germany party on Saturday dismissed the Nazi era as a "speck of bird poop" in German history, drawing swift condemnation from... → Read More
AfD chief: Nazi era a 'speck of bird poop' in German history
The co-leader of the far-right nationalist Alternative for Germany party on Saturday dismissed the Nazi era as a "speck of bird poop" in German history, drawing swift condemnation from... → Read More
Palestinians to bury their dead Tuesday after 58 killed
Palestinians are observing a general strike to mourn dozens killed by Israeli army fire in the single deadliest day in Gaza since a 2014 war. → Read More