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Lebanon 'resolving' US ban on Hezbollah

LEBANON

Lebanon 'resolving' US ban on Hezbollah

The Lebanese premier says senior officials are working to resolve the issue of US financial sanctions against banks that do business with Hezbollah.

Iraq launches op to free key town

IRAQ

Iraq launches op to free key town

Iraqi military forces and volunteer fighters launch an operation to liberate the town of Rutbah in western Anbar Province from Daesh.

Bibi summons minister over Nazi analogy

PALESTINE

Bibi summons minister over Nazi analogy

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned minister of military affairs Moshe Ya’alon for supporting an officer who has likened the atmosphere in Israel with that of Nazi Germany.

Kabul in lockdown amid Hazara protest

AFGHANISTAN

Kabul in lockdown amid Hazara protest

Thousands of people from the Hazara ethnic minority protest in the Afghan capital, Kabul, against the reroute of a massive power transmission line.