Middle East
Sudan braces for mass protest as demonstrators fear violence
June 30, 2019
Sudan braces for mass protest as demonstrators fear violence
Sudan braced Sunday for a mass protest in the capital against the country’s ruling generals, as calls mounted for restraint…
Sudan military issues warning to opposition over planned protest rally
June 29, 2019
Sudan military issues warning to opposition over planned protest rally
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s ruling military council said on Saturday that a coalition of protest and opposition groups would bear…
Taliban kill 26 government militiamen as talks enter crucial stage
June 29, 2019
Taliban kill 26 government militiamen as talks enter crucial stage
KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban militants killed at least 26 members of a pro-government militia in north Afghanistan on Saturday, officials…
7,500 kids ‘killed or maimed’ in Yemen since 2013, UN says
June 29, 2019
7,500 kids ‘killed or maimed’ in Yemen since 2013, UN says
More than 7,500 children have been killed or wounded in Yemen over the past five 1/2 years, the UN said in…
US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid Iran tensions
June 29, 2019
US deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid Iran tensions
The US has deployed F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, its military said Friday, adding to a…
Iran says progress at last-ditch nuclear deal talks ‘not enough’
June 29, 2019
Iran says progress at last-ditch nuclear deal talks ‘not enough’
VIENNA (Reuters) – European countries offered too little at last-ditch talks on Friday to persuade Iran to back off from…
Sudan generals say AU, Ethiopian plan basis for talks with protesters
June 29, 2019
Sudan generals say AU, Ethiopian plan basis for talks with protesters
Sudan’s ruling generals said Friday that a new, joint proposal drafted by Ethiopia and the African Union could be a…
Rights group says Syria co-opting humanitarian efforts
June 28, 2019
Rights group says Syria co-opting humanitarian efforts
BEIRUT (AP) — The Syrian government is co-opting humanitarian aid and reconstruction assistance and sometimes using it to “entrench repressive…
Why is the Afghan peace process not moving beyond talks?
June 28, 2019
Why is the Afghan peace process not moving beyond talks?
The US is hopeful that a peace agreement with the Afghan Taliban could be reached in less than three months…
Iran, nuclear deal partners to meet as accord under threat
June 28, 2019
Iran, nuclear deal partners to meet as accord under threat
VIENNA (AP) — Senior officials from Iran and the remaining signatories to its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers were…