Syrians have begun voting in the country’s first local elections since 2011 in a sign of returning security and normalcy after years of fighting with foreign-backed militants. Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) on Sunday and will close at 7:00 p.m. local time (1600 GMT). More ...
Iran on Sunday hailed the selections made by Iraq’s parliament a day after the body elected a speaker and first deputy. “The Islamic Republic of Iran supports decisions made by the (Iraqi) people’s elected representatives,” foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported Iraq’s ...