News 24 Jul 2015 Iraqi Christian militia draws foreign fighters Foreign fighters who have joined Dwekh Nawsha, a Christian military organization fighting the Islamic State in Iraq, are finally seeing combat. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi Christian militia draws… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2015 Civilian suffering in Yemen at 'unprecedented' level: Red Cross Civilian suffering in Yemen has reached "unprecedented levels," the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Friday, warning that intensifying violence in the country's south was hamstringing emergency medical… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2015 Turkey air strikes show shift from 'complacency': experts Turkey's air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, and Ankara's consent to the US using a key airbase to launch attacks on the jihadists, mark a break with its… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jul 2015 Louisiana theater gunman bought weapon in Alabama, police say John Russell Houser, who killed two in movie theater, legally bought semi-automatic handgun in Alabama pawnshop Source: Al Jazeera Full Article: Louisiana theater gunman bought weapon in Alabama, police say Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2015 Nasrallah after nuclear deal: Iran won't abandon Hezbollah "The United States is the Great Satan before and after the deal," says leader of Lebanese Shi'ite terror group in first remarks after nuclear accord was reached. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2015 Analysis: Syria's war between anti-Israel forces leaves Jerusalem with difficult choices Continued chaos in Syria is liable to spill over into Israel's territory without anyone to hold responsible on the Syrian side. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Analysis: Syria's war between… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2015 Michael Oren: No link between Pollard's reported early release and Iran nuclear deal After 'Wall Street Journal' report, various Israeli politicians express desire to see Pollard freed from jail before 30-year sentence is up. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Michael Oren: No link… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2015 Saudi-led coalition announces temporary cease-fire in Yemen Bombing campaign to be paused for five days in order to allow aid groups to deliver vital supplies to civilians Source: Al Jazeera Full Article: Saudi-led coalition announces temporary cease-fire… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2015 Turkey: Strikes against ISIS in Syria to continue as long as threat persists Turkish PM makes remarks in light of Ankara's strikes on Islamic State, Kurdish militants in drive for Syria "safe zone." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Turkey: Strikes against ISIS in… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2015 Obama in Kenya: 'Africa is on the move' US president seeks to boost business and security ties with Kenya during highly anticipated visit Source: Al Jazeera Full Article: Obama in Kenya: 'Africa is on the move' Meet the Middle East