Attorneys: U.S. banking system used as conduit for funds to Hamas
WASHINGTON — Hamas was said to have employed the U.S. banking system for finances and donations. A trial in U.S. court heard allegations that the Arab Bank funneled millions (more…)
President puts Yemen on high alert against Shi’ite insurgency threat
CAIRO — Yemen has braced for massive Iranian-backed Shi’ite unrest designed to overthrow the government. President Abbed Rabbo Mansour Hadi convened what was termed an emergency session of his (more…)
Yemen losing control of North, South despite U.S. drone strikes
CAIRO — Despite U.S. air strikes, Yemen has lost control over large parts of the country to Islamist insurgents. Security sources said the regime of President Abbed Rabbo Mansour (more…)
Military engineers begin new canal in Egypt parallel to Suez
CAIRO — Egypt’s military has launched a project to dig another canal in the Gulf of Suez. The military said bulldozers began digging a 72-kilometer canal parallel to the (more…)
Saudi provides $1 billion to enhance Lebanon Army capability
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has pledged $1 billion to Lebanon’s military. A leading ally of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom said Riyad would send $1 billion to help (more…)
U.S. report ties pro-Erdogan media to anti-Semitic trend in Turkey
WASHINGTON — The United States has linked Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to rising anti-Semitism in Turkey. A State Department report asserted that Erdogan and his supporters consistently sought (more…)
Egypt reports raid on Ansar Al Sharia strongholds in Sinai
CAIRO — Egypt has reported a major counter-insurgency operation in the Sinai Peninsula. The Egyptian military said the Army raided suspected Al Qaida-aligned strongholds in northern Sinai. At least (more…)
Yemen-Saudi deal calls for extradition of fugitives with Al Qaida ties
ABU DHABI — Yemen, activating a security cooperation accord, has begun extraditing Al Qaida suspects to neighboring Saudi Arabia. Officials said Yemen has extradited at least eight Saudis linked (more…)
U.S. military chiefs downbeat on their assessments of Iraq military
WASHINGTON — The United States has become increasingly pessimistic over a revival of Iraq’s military. Officials said the administration of President Barack Obama held out little hope for the (more…)