Turkey Friday accused Israel of using "disproportionate force" against the Palestinians as clashes in Gaza near the Israeli border left at least eight people dead and dozens wounded. "We strongly condemn Israel's use of disproportionate force against Palestinians during the peaceful protests...

Basra (Iraq) (AFP) - Cats in Iraq's southern city of Basra are purring with delight as the country's first feline hotel opens for guests. In a part of the country where many struggle to make ends meet, a prime venue for cat naps may seem like a luxury. But Mehdi Fadel, owner of...

Croatia has accepted Israel's offer to supply a dozen F-16 fighter jets for its air force, the government confirmed on Thursday. The deal to buy 12 jets that have been in use by the Israeli air force had been recommended by Croatia's national defense council earlier in the week....

A Lebanese army veteran set himself ablaze during a Wednesday demonstration held in Beirut to protest legislation related to pension entitlements.  The man, who has not been identified, reportedly set himself alight while protesting alongside dozens of other army veterans in...