Archives for November, 2022

US moves to remove 'unfit' Iran from UN women's commission

Agence France-Presse

New UN rights chief decries women's rights 'pushback'

Agence France-Presse

Ahead of COP27, Democrats push Biden to confront Egypt on human rights

A group of lawmakers want President Joe Biden to use the climate conference to press Egypt for improvements in its dire human rights record. 

Egypt

Analysis

Explainer: Kahanism, far-right ideology linked to Netanyahu’s election win

Religious Zionism politician Itamar Ben Gvir has been linked to the late American-Israeli firebrand Meir Kahane, who called for the expulsion of Arabs from Israel.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Russia returns to Ukraine grain deal, easing food crisis fears

Russia announces its return to the Ukraine grain deal after intense diplomatic traffic between Ankara and Moscow, mitigating concerns over a food crisis until the deal expires late November.

Turkey

'Persepolis' author sings praise of Iranian protesters

Agence France-Presse

Germany, Israel honour Holocaust 'heroes' in Berlin

Agence France-Presse

Alarm grows for jailed Iran reporters who exposed Amini case

Agence France-Presse

Fake World Cup trophies seized in Qatar

Agence France-Presse

Erdogan floats referendum on headscarf, 'family institution'

The Turkish president has said public could be canvassed on changes to protect what he called family values and the rights of women who wear headscarves.

Turkey

Breaking | Last Updated: November 2, 2022, 3:39 pm

US says North Korea shipping weapons to Russia via Middle East

The White House said it will consult with allies on next steps, including at the United Nations.

Russia / Mideast

Qatar rejects compensation fund for World Cup migrant workers

Agence France-Presse

Another bank held up in Lebanon despite heightened security

Two more angry Lebanese depositors have taken guns into their banks to demand their trapped savings.

Lebanon

Lapid’s camp loses Israeli general elections

Looking back, Prime Minister Yair Lapid did not really do whatever was needed to consolidate the center-left camp and prepare it for the elections.

Israel

Iran orders probe into 'shocking' police brutality video

Agence France-Presse

Will Israel's Netanyahu upend Lebanon gas deal, Iran policy?

Now that the election is over, victor Benjamin Netanyahu will find it hard to keep some of his promises.

Israel