Middle East
Suicide bomber kills more than 60 people celebrating a Kabul wedding
August 18, 2019
Suicide bomber kills more than 60 people celebrating a Kabul wedding
A suicide bomber killed more than 60 people and wounded scores, including women and children, as they celebrated a wedding…
Yemen rebels claim attack that set Saudi oil field on fire
August 17, 2019
Yemen rebels claim attack that set Saudi oil field on fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Drones claimed by Yemen’s Huthi rebels attacked a massive oil and gas field deep…
US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib declines Israel visit over ‘oppressive conditions’
August 17, 2019
US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib declines Israel visit over ‘oppressive conditions’
Israel on Friday reversed its decision to refuse US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib entry to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Interior…
Turkey, US work to create buffer zone in northern Syria
August 17, 2019
Turkey, US work to create buffer zone in northern Syria
For months, Turkey has been threatening to send troops across its southern border into predominantly Kurdish northeastern Syria. It would…
Sudanese celebrate transition to civilian rule
August 17, 2019
Sudanese celebrate transition to civilian rule
Sudan was poised Saturday to celebrate a historic deal between generals and protest leaders for a transition to civilian rule,…
‘Very good’ White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
August 17, 2019
‘Very good’ White House discussions on Afghan peace deal: Trump
The White House signaled progress Friday in preparations for a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying that discussions…
US issues warrant for seizure of Iranian tanker in Gibraltar
August 17, 2019
US issues warrant for seizure of Iranian tanker in Gibraltar
The US Justice Department issued a warrant Friday for the seizure of the Iranian oil supertanker Grace 1, one day…
Yemen separatists say ready for talks in Saudi Arabia over Aden crisis
August 16, 2019
Yemen separatists say ready for talks in Saudi Arabia over Aden crisis
ADEN, Yemen (Reuters) – Yemen’s southern separatists said on Thursday they were ready to attend a summit in Saudi Arabia…
Iran denies commitments in exchange for tanker release
August 16, 2019
Iran denies commitments in exchange for tanker release
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has made no commitments to gain the release of its tanker from detention in Gibraltar, an…
China-owned oil tanker changes name in apparent effort to evade U.S. sanctions
August 16, 2019
China-owned oil tanker changes name in apparent effort to evade U.S. sanctions
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – While in the Indian Ocean heading toward the Strait of Malacca, the very large crude carrier…