Middle East
Iranian official denies plans to interfere with US election
September 29, 2019
Iranian official denies plans to interfere with US election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is denying his country would interfere with the upcoming US presidential…
Israel PM’s rival rejects conditions for forming government
September 28, 2019
Israel PM’s rival rejects conditions for forming government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s centrist Blue and White party, which won the most seats in elections earlier this month, on…
A year after Khashoggi’s slaying, Saudi clampdown persists
September 28, 2019
A year after Khashoggi’s slaying, Saudi clampdown persists
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly one year has passed since a team of 15 Saudi government agents flew to Turkey…
Iran slams US for barring Zarif from New York hospital visit
September 28, 2019
Iran slams US for barring Zarif from New York hospital visit
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran slammed on Saturday the United States for what it called an “inhumane” decision to bar…
Saudi Arabia implements public decency code as it opens to tourists
September 28, 2019
Saudi Arabia implements public decency code as it opens to tourists
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Saturday it would issue fines for 19 offenses related to public decency, such…
Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
September 28, 2019
Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Syrian government and opposition should move forward on large-scale prisoner exchanges to build confidence ahead…
Blasts as insurgents try to disrupt Afghan presidential election
September 28, 2019
Blasts as insurgents try to disrupt Afghan presidential election
Insurgents worked to disrupt Afghanistan’s presidential election Saturday, with a series of blasts reported across the country as voters headed…
Beirut Pride organizers cancel opening event after threats
September 27, 2019
Beirut Pride organizers cancel opening event after threats
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Organizers of Beirut Pride said they have canceled the event’s opening concert after threats…
Lebanese clear civil war-era mines from famed cedar forests
September 27, 2019
Lebanese clear civil war-era mines from famed cedar forests
HADATH EL-JEBBEH, Lebanon (AP) — Kneeling beneath Lebanon’s ancient cedars, Waheeb Humayed peers through a protective visor and waves a…
Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker
September 27, 2019
Iran releases seized UK-flagged tanker
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A British-flagged oil tanker held by Iran since July was released Friday and was heading toward…