Middle East
At least 11 dead in Taliban attack on Afghan police HQ
July 19, 2019
At least 11 dead in Taliban attack on Afghan police HQ
At least 11 people were killed and scores more wounded Thursday when the Taliban attacked a police headquarters in the…
Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone
July 19, 2019
Gulf tensions rise as US downs Iranian drone
Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Friday as Washington said an Iranian drone was destroyed after threatening an American naval…
Germany probes anti-Israel ‘likes’ by official account
July 18, 2019
Germany probes anti-Israel ‘likes’ by official account
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday it has opened an investigation after learning that the official Twitter account…
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
July 18, 2019
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
PARALIMNI, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus court has ordered 12 Israelis vacationing on the east Mediterranean island nation to remain…
Fifteen migrants killed in southeastern Turkey bus crash
July 18, 2019
Fifteen migrants killed in southeastern Turkey bus crash
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Fifteen illegal migrants were killed and more than 20 injured in a minibus crash in southeast Turkey…
Israeli demolition order on Jerusalem outskirts stokes Palestinian fears
July 18, 2019
Israeli demolition order on Jerusalem outskirts stokes Palestinian fears
SUR BAHER, West Bank (Reuters) – Israeli plans to demolish Palestinian homes near a military barrier on the outskirts of…
US House votes to block sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia
July 18, 2019
US House votes to block sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is heading for a showdown with President Donald Trump after the House voted on Wednesday to…
Iran’s Zarif says US diplomatic restrictions ‘inhuman’
July 18, 2019
Iran’s Zarif says US diplomatic restrictions ‘inhuman’
Iran’s top foreign policy official on Wednesday condemned tight travel restrictions on Iranian diplomats and their families living in Washington,…
Israel Aerospace signs $50 million follow-up deal with Indian navy
July 17, 2019
Israel Aerospace signs $50 million follow-up deal with Indian navy
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – State-owned defense contractor Israel Aerospace Industries said on Wednesday it signed a $50 million follow-up contract to…
Turkey’s economy to contract in 2019, limited growth ahead: Reuters Poll
July 17, 2019
Turkey’s economy to contract in 2019, limited growth ahead: Reuters Poll
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s economy is expected to contract in 2019 for the first time in a decade and to…