Michael Kaplan

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Michael Kaplan covers breaking news for the International Business Times, with a special focus on the Middle East. He previously worked as a freelance journalist covering religion, politics and human rights in Turkey, and has also spent time in Morocco, the Palestinian West Bank, Israel, Lebanon and Jordan. His work has been published in Al Jazeera English, IRIN News, Religion News Service, the Forward and more.

Iran Nuclear Deal: Thousands In New York Protest Controversial Accord; Call On Congressional Members To Vote 'No'

Thousands gathered in New York City to protest the Iran nuclear deal, and urge members of Congress to reject it.

OPEC: With Nuclear Deal, Iran To Mark Return To Global Energy Arena With Billions Of Dollars' Worth Of New Projects

Iran could mark its return with some $185 billion worth of new projects by the end of the year, OPEC said.

ISIS Weapons In Europe? Greek Coast Guard Seizes Islamic State Ship Smuggling Ammunition

A vessel sailing off the coast of Crete was loaded with arms when the Greek Coast Guard stopped it, according to early reports. Officials could not confirm whether the arms were destined for ISIS militants.

Turkish Court Charges Vice Journalists With 'Aiding ISIS'; News Agency Slams Attempt To 'Censor' Press

"VICE News condemns in the strongest possible terms the Turkish government's attempts to silence our reporters who have been providing vital coverage from the region.”

Egypt Gas Field Discovery: Finding Could Set Nation On Path To Energy Independence, But When?

Many are optimistic about the discovery of a monstrous gas field in the Mediterranean that could relieve the country's worsening energy shortage.

Islamic State Video: ISIS Militants In Iraq Burn Four Shiite Fighters Alive

"Now retribution has come, for today, we will attack them as they attacked us and punish them as they punished us," a masked militant said in the video.

Syrian Refugees Missing From Austrian Hospital? Authorities Say Children And Their Families Disappeared Overnight

The children, joined by their families, were being treated for severe dehydration at an Austrian hospital.

Confederate President Jefferson Davis Statue Comes Down At UT Despite Protests From Southern Heritage Group

University of Texas at Austin has removed a statue of the Confederate President Jefferson Davis. A Confederate heritage group sought to thwart the plans, but ultimately failed.

Nigeria's Boko Haram Pushing Beyond Northeast Stronghold? Militants Arrested Infiltrating Major Urban Centers, Officials Say

The Nigerian government has vowed to destroy the Islamist militant group, which has been trying to establish a presence in the country's largest cities.

'You Stink' Demonstrators In Beirut Issue 72-Hour Ultimatum, Vow To Spread Protests In Lebanon Nationwide

Leaders of the You Stink movement in Lebanon have promised a “surprise” unless the country’s fractured government meets its demands within 72 hours.

Donald Trump Leads Republicans In Latest Iowa Poll, But Ben Carson Quietly Closing The Gap

A new poll in Iowa shows two outsiders, Donald Trump and Ben Carson, have a lot more support than do 15 insiders in the race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination.

Tropical Storm Erika Downgraded As New Storm Strengthens Off Africa's Coast And Three Category 4 Hurricanes Churn In Pacific

Fred is heading toward the Cape Verde Islands off West Africa, forecasters said.

Islamic State Temple Destruction: 'Palmyra Represents Everything ISIS Would Like To Destroy'

Palmyra is an archaeological treasure — and a favorite target for ISIS. Its destruction has been called a "an immense loss for the Syrian people and for humanity."

George W Bush To Headline Brother's New York Fundraiser; Former President Joins Jeb Bush For 14th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks

Jeb Bush has said that he will act independently and differently than his brother, responding to Democrats who have sought to link the former governor with his brother's policies.

China 'Black Monday' Crisis: Government Probes Major Brokerage Firms Following Market Meltdown

The country's regulatory commission is investigating illegal trading and other possible violations among major companies.

China 'Black Monday' Meltdown: Canada's Commodity-Based Economy Can Be 'Reset' To Focus On Other Sectors, Experts Say

Canada's economy has focused largely on commodities in recent years. China's tanking markets might be an impetus to focus on other sectors.

China Financial Crisis: Dubai, World's Most Globalized City, Could Suffer Amid Chinese Economic Woes

The devaluation of the Chinese yuan and China's stock market meltdown might have a domino effect worldwide. In Dubai, the stakes are especially high.

Israel Immigration: No African Migrants In Arad, Mayor Says As Asylum Seekers Released From Detention

Mayor Nissan Ben Hamo said he's ordered police to boost their presence at entry points to the city of Arad.

Nepal Constitution Protest: Homes Torched As Protesters Clash With Police Amid National Unrest

Violent demonstrations continued Tuesday over a newly-proposed constitution, a day after unrest saw 7 police officers and an 18-month-old boy killed.

Flight MH370 Update: Is Flaperon Debris From Missing Air Malaysia Airliner? Experts Still Unable To '100%' Confirm

After nearly a month studying the flaperon found on Réunion Island, researchers say they still cannot confirm its origins.

Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas' Resignation From PLO Intended To Oust Opposition, Consolidate Power: Experts

“This does not seem to me like the behavior of a leader who is on his way out,” Ghait al-Omari, a former Palestinian government official, said.

Nepal Constitution Protest: At Least 7 Police Officers Killed, Dozens Arrested Amid Demonstrations

Demonstrators have complained that a newly proposed constitution fails to ensure political representation for marginalized communities.

Egypt Police Strike Over? Outstanding Pay, Better Benefits Demanded By Protesting Officers

Over the weekend, police officers staged demonstrations in Egypt. Protesting has been uncommon since President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi came to power last year.

'You Stink' Protests In Lebanon Quiet Down After Another Night Of Clashes In Country's Capital

A protracted garbage crisis triggered protests against corruption and inefficiency in the Lebanese government.

Republican Presidential Candidate Scott Walker 'Not Taking A Position' On Automatic Citizenship For Children Of Illegal Immigrants

The GOP presidential candidate has struggled to clarify his views on immigration. He now says he's not taking a position on whether children of illegal immigrants are American citizens.

Palmyra Temple Destroyed: Islamic State Militants Blow Up 2,000-Year-Old Baalshamin Temple In Ancient City

Government officials and activists say Islamic State militants destroyed the Baalshamin temple, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Jeff Ashton's Ashley Madison Account: Casey Anothony Prosecutor And Florida State Attorney Admits Using Website, Refuses To Step Down

The state attorney gained notoriety as the prosecutor in the high-profile Casey Anthony murder trial in 2011. He publicly apologized for his online actions but denied he met anyone through the service.