Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian-American activist famous for her campaign against the Islamic Republic’s mandatory headscarf, or hijab, for w...
Iran leader calls for ‘Islamic mercy’ after bloody crackdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader called Wednesday for those detained in recent gasoline price protests to be treated with “Islamic ...
Iran says it killed ‘rioters’ in deadliest unrest in decades
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that its security forces shot and killed protesters across the country to p...
Amnesty says at least 208 killed in Iran protests, crackdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising gasoline prices and a subsequent crackdow...
Iran says protesters attacked hundreds of banks, blaming US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Protesters angry over government-set gasoline prices spiking in Iran attacked hundreds of banks, police outposts and gas...
Rahm lands $5M jackpot, emulates Ballesteros with Dubai win
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Jon Rahm was still getting his head around the biggest, gutsiest and richest victory of his career when the name of his ...
US judge awards $180M to Post reporter held by Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. federal judge has awarded a Washington Post journalist and his family nearly $180 million in their lawsuit agains...
Iran internet slowly revives; US sanctions telecom minister
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The internet slowly trickled back on in Iran on Friday after a dayslong shutdown by authorities amid protests and unrest...
Fleetwood, Rahm chase Lorenzo-Vera in Dubai; McIlroy fades
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Struggling for energy as he battles a lung infection, Mike Lorenzo-Vera still managed a vigorous fist-pump after chippin...
McIlroy’s ‘perfect’ shot upstages Race to Dubai title battle
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Out of the running for the Race to Dubai title, Rory McIlroy still forced his way onto center stage at the season-ending...
Activists: Iran conservationists get prison time amid unrest
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Six conservationists working to save the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah have been sentenced to prison on internat...
Emirates opts for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in revised deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Middle East’s biggest carrier, the Dubai-based Emirates, announced on Wednesday a firm order for 30 Boeing 787 Dream...
Iran downplays, demonizes protests amid internet shutdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian officials on Monday alternatively downplayed and demonized ongoing protests across the country that have killed ...
Tests on Boeing ‘Greenliner’ part of effort to cut emissions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier, Etihad Airways, said Monday it is launching one of the world’s most fuel-efficient long-ha...
Iran’s top leader warns ‘thugs’ as protests reach 100 cities
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday cautiously backed the government’s decision to raise gasoline prices by 50% after days o...
Protests grip major Iran cities over gas prices; 1 killed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Protesters angered by Iran raising government-set gasoline prices by 50% blocked traffic in major cities and occasionall...
Boeing says it has to ‘re-earn’ public’s trust after crashes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A senior Boeing executive said Saturday the company knows it has to re-earn the public’s trust as it works to win approv...
Saudi Aramco takes another step toward 1st public offering
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Aramco revealed it will sell up to 0.5% of its shares to individual investors, but ...
AP Explains: Iran’s nuclear facility deep inside a mountain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's Fordo nuclear facility sits deep inside a mountain, with just one structure visible from space.
Secret synagogue in Dubai prays for Persian Gulf revival
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In an unmarked villa, nestled amid homes in an upscale Dubai neighborhood, a congregation prays in the first fully funct...