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Exit polls project Tunisian landslide win for Kais Saied

Independent candidate Kais Saied won a clear victory in Sunday’s presidential election in Tunisia, two exit polls projected, although no official results had yet been announced. Saied, a retired law professor with conservative social views, spent barely any money on an election...

Hundreds of Algerians protest against proposed energy law

Hundreds of Algerians protested in front of parliament Sunday against a proposed energy law that they say the caretaker government has no right to pass. The new law is aimed at attracting foreign investors to help Algeria strengthen its energy output, but would maintain a 49% limit on...

Lebanon says Israel sent drone over Hezbollah area

The Lebanese army on Sunday accused Israel of sending a reconnaissance drone at the weekend over Beirut's southern suburbs, a bastion of the Shiite militant Hezbollah group. On August 25, two explosives-laden drones were sent to the same area. One of them exploded, sparking a dangerous...