Middle East
Libya’s instability a focus of concern at UN: AP Explains
September 25, 2019
Libya’s instability a focus of concern at UN: AP Explains
Libya’s Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj will be representing only part of the country when he addresses the U.N. General Assembly…
What now? Migrants disembark in Europe to uncertain future
September 25, 2019
What now? Migrants disembark in Europe to uncertain future
MESSINA, Sicily (AP) — As the weary passengers aboard a rescue ship approached Sicily at the end of an agonizing…
Yemen crisis among thorny issues at UN meeting: AP Explains
September 25, 2019
Yemen crisis among thorny issues at UN meeting: AP Explains
The ongoing conflict in Yemen , which has killed tens of thousands of people and sparked a humanitarian crisis, is among the…
Explosion hits riot police bus in southern Turkey; 5 wounded
September 25, 2019
Explosion hits riot police bus in southern Turkey; 5 wounded
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says a bomb exploded in southern Adana province, wounding five people. The governor’s…
Algerian ex-president’s brother, others convicted: Reports
September 25, 2019
Algerian ex-president’s brother, others convicted: Reports
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian military court sentenced the brother of the country’s longtime former leader and two ex-intelligence…
‘Forgotten’ war: Syria conflict a footnote at UN meeting
September 25, 2019
‘Forgotten’ war: Syria conflict a footnote at UN meeting
BEIRUT (AP) — As dozens of heads of state convene for the annual U.N. General Assembly in New York this…
Europeans see last chance for Iran-US meeting
September 25, 2019
Europeans see last chance for Iran-US meeting
US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani face their last chance Wednesday for a historic meeting as…
Syria constitution committee set, will meet within weeks: UN
September 24, 2019
Syria constitution committee set, will meet within weeks: UN
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A long-awaited Syrian constitutional committee has been finalized after nearly two years of negotiations and is…
With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before UN General Assembly
September 24, 2019
With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump is expected to make his case for keeping pressure on Iran on…
Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker
September 24, 2019
Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker
Iranian maritime officials have approved the Stena Impero, a Swedish tanker sailing under the British flag, to exit Iranian waters after…