Middle East News
Russia and China veto cross-border aid to Syria’s northwest
Russia and China have vetoed a U.N. resolution that would maintain two border crossing points from Turkey to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria’s mainly rebel-held northwest for a year
Outspoken Iraqis fear rogue groups after analyst killed
The killing of a prominent security analyst who had received threats from Iran-backed militias has struck fear in the hearts of outspoken Iraqis concerned that they, too, could be targeted by armed groups
New at Saudi hajj: Bottled holy water, sterilized pebbles
Saudi Arabia has issued guidelines for about 1,000 pilgrims who will be allowed to perform the hajj pilgrimage in Mecca later this month
