Middle East

3 Hezbollah fighters die of wounds from Syria

Three members of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group died of wounds sustained while fighting for control of strategic Syrian town near the Lebanese border, activists said Tuesday, as the battle in the area raged for the third straight day.
Updated: May 21, 06:06 AM

Syria, Israel exchange fire over border

Syria said Tuesday it destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed the ceasefire line in the Golan Heights overnight, while the Israeli military said gunfire from Syria had hit an Israeli patrol, damaging a vehicle and prompting its troops to fire back.
Updated: May 21, 06:06 AM

More attacks across Iraq kill 7 people

New attacks in Iraq killed seven people and wounded dozens on Tuesday, officials said, after a bloody day that claimed more than 100 lives across the country.
Updated: May 21, 05:36 AM

Tunisian feminist arrested for alleged provocation

A Tunisian feminist who scandalized her country by posting topless photos of herself online has been arrested after allegedly sneaking into Tunisia’s holiest city disguised in a veil, then trying to get undressed during a protest.
Updated: May 20, 04:36 PM

Deadliest attacks in Iraq since US troop pullout

Here is a look at the deadliest attacks in Iraq since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on Dec. 18, 2011:
Updated: May 20, 04:06 PM