US sanctions Iranians over protests

Washington imposed the punitive measures on Tehran’s prosecutor general and key military officials. By Erin Viner "We denounce the Iranian regime’s intensifying use of violence against its own people who…

Israel to hold terrorist’s body

Nasser Abu-Hamid, a convicted terrorist who died of cancer while serving seven life terms in Israel prison, died of lung cancer yesterday. By Erin Viner Outgoing-Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz…

Salome Cave dig reveals surprises

Excavations of a cave reputed to be the burial place of Jesus’ midwife Salome has found evidence that it had also served as a Christian pilgrimage site and an important…

Syria blames IDF for airstrike

Unidentified aircraft launched missile barrages toward the industrial zone of the Damascus International Airport, as well as additional targets in the rural region of Al-Saida Zainab, situated in the Rif…

Israel celebrates Hanukah

The eight-day holiday is marked on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev. This year it is taking place 18-26 December, coinciding with Christmas. It is marked with the lighting…

Iran blames currency crash on protests

The rial has lost nearly 20% of its value since the nationwide protests erupted three months ago. By Erin Viner The Islamic Republic’s troubled currency fell to a new low…

UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

An Irish soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was shot and killed in in Al-Aqbieh, and a second is critical condition. By Erin Viner The…

Netanyahu urges closer US-Saudi ties

During an interview with Al Arabiya English, Israeli Prime Minister-Designate Benjamin Netanyahu also pledged to achieve a "quantum leap" in peace between Jerusalem and Riyadh. By Erin Viner "The traditional…