Alleged Hezbollah operative gunned down in Tehran
Dr. Habib Dawoud, 58, and his daughter Maryam, 27, were shot in their vehicle on Friday night by a man on a motorcycle.
Middle East
Lebanese protesters storm ministries as anger over Beirut blast grows
In one instance, protesters construct makeshift gallows and "hang" a life-sized cutout of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, along with cutouts of Lebanese President Michel Aoun and the speaker of parliament.
Hezbollah denies storing weapons at Beirut port
Hassan Nasrallah lauds aid pouring in from around the world to Lebanon in wake of devastating port blast, calls for "a fair investigation to reveal the truth and strict accountability for anyone responsible without any political cover."
Calls for international probe of Beirut blast highlight mistrust of Lebanese gov't
Druze leader: "We have no trust in this ruling gang." Sixteen people, including manager of Beirut Port, arrested after explosion that left 145 dead and thousands injured. French President Emmanuel Macron promises aid, but only if Lebanon enacts reforms and ends corruption.
Turkey mulls quitting treaty on violence against women
Announcement by President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party alarms rights groups fighting domestic violence. Accord's Opponents say it "undermines traditional values which protect society." Move "would really break Turkey away from the civilized world," Turkish MP warns.
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
Scores of people are missing, with relatives pleading on social media for help locating loved ones.
Hezbollah: A brief overview
Some key points about the Shiite terrorist group that is also a major political force in Lebanon.
Report: Islamic State gaining strength after year of calm
The jihadist terrorist group is using the coronavirus crisis in the Middle East to carry out more attacks, regroup.
Syria says US deal with rebels seeks to 'steal' country's oil
Damascus: Agreement between Al-Qasd militia (the Syrian Democratic Forces) and an American oil company "has no legal basis."
UAE marks historic milestone as first nuclear plant goes online
The $20 billion Barakah nuclear power plant was built with the help of South Korea and is the first nuclear power plant on the Arabian Peninsula.