Middle East
AP: UN workers accused of fraud, theft in handling Yemen aid
August 5, 2019
AP: UN workers accused of fraud, theft in handling Yemen aid
CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations investigators assembled in the departure hall of Sanaa’s airport were preparing to leave with…
Centuries-old bazaar in Syria’s Aleppo making slow recovery
August 5, 2019
Centuries-old bazaar in Syria’s Aleppo making slow recovery
Bit by bit, Aleppo’s centuries-old bazaar is being rebuilt as Syrians try to restore one of their historical crown jewels,…
Sudan generals, protesters sign deal paving way for civilian rule
August 5, 2019
Sudan generals, protesters sign deal paving way for civilian rule
Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders signed a hard-won constitutional declaration on Sunday, paving the way for a transition to…
US officials say Islamic State still poses global threat
August 4, 2019
US officials say Islamic State still poses global threat
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Islamic State remains a global threat despite losing the once vast territory it held in Syria…
Iraq’s Yazidi women must abandon kids born in IS captivity
August 4, 2019
Iraq’s Yazidi women must abandon kids born in IS captivity
DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Yazidi women and girls who were enslaved and raped by Islamic State militants have few choices.…
UN food agency, Yemeni rebels reach deal to restore aid
August 4, 2019
UN food agency, Yemeni rebels reach deal to restore aid
CAIRO (AP) — The UN food agency and Yemen’s Huthi rebels say they have reached an agreement to resume food…
Iran seizes third foreign ship in less than a month
August 4, 2019
Iran seizes third foreign ship in less than a month
Iran has seized a “foreign vessel” in the Gulf, state media said Sunday, in what would be the third such…
Sudanese factions agree plan to pave way for transitional government
August 4, 2019
Sudanese factions agree plan to pave way for transitional government
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s military rulers and the main opposition coalition reached an agreement paving the way for a new…
US welcomes conditional truce in Syria’s Idlib region
August 4, 2019
US welcomes conditional truce in Syria’s Idlib region
The United States Sunday welcomed a ceasefire in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region after months of deadly government bombardments but insisted…
Arab League welcomes agreement between Sudan’s military council and protesters
August 3, 2019
Arab League welcomes agreement between Sudan’s military council and protesters
The Arab League welcomed the agreement between Sudan’s transitional military council and the Forces of Freedom and Change alliance on…