Netanyahu halts reform plan

The Israeli leader declared the suspension of a decision on his government’s bitterly contested judicial reform plans amid concern that the worst national crisis in years could fracture his coalition…

Iran hit by new EU, UK sanctions

This, as a UN-appointed expert says the Ayatollah regime has committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity By Erin Viner "We want to make clear…

Tehran executes UK-Iranian “spy”

The hanging of the once-prominent politician Alireza Akbari drew widespread condemnation, further straining ties with the West. By Erin Viner Iranian state media announced the execution of the 61-year-old dual…

World concern over Iran’s executions

The hanging of two men for allegedly killing a member of the security forces during nationwide protests in the Islamic Republic has drawn wide-spread condemnation from the European Union, the…