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Members of the United Nations Security Council at the UN headquarters on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. AP
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A displaced Iraqi family, from the outskirts of the city of Tal Afar, gathers inside a tent at a makeshift camp on December 12, 2016 in the village of Khalif Saleh, south of Tal Afar. AFP PHOTO / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE
U.N. Concerned over Rapid Deterioration of Conditions in West Mosul
The U.N.’s top aid official said Wednesday that living conditions in west Mosul, where jihadists are hunkering down among 750,000 civilians ahead of an expected push by the Iraqi army, are deteriorating fast. “We are extremely concerned about the rapid...Caption:
Houthi rebels ride on a truck at the compound of the army’s First Armored Division in Sanaa September 22, 2014. Khaled Abdullah Ali Al Mahdi. Reuters
Houthis Threaten Yemenis Who Helped Government in Paying Salaries
Jeddah- Yemen’s Cabinet confirmed on Tuesday that it detected threats by Houthis against whoever cooperates with the legitimate government to facilitate paying salaries for employees working in areas that fall under their control. Press Secretary of Prime Minister...Caption:
People look at technology exhibits at the Museum of the Future, an innovation exhibition held at the World Government Summit, in Dubai February 10, 2016. REUTERS/Noah Browning
UAE: Unveiling Project to Establish Human Settlement on Mars
Dubai- The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a new project that aims to establish the first human settlement on Mars within hundred years. The initiative called “Mars 2117 Project” was announced on Tuesday by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the...Caption:
Ivanka Trump-branded blouses and trousers are seen for sale at off-price retailer Winners in Toronto, Ontario, Canada February 3, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Helgren