Middle East
America did not allow Iranians to benefit from nuclear deal: Jahangiri
July 8, 2019
America did not allow Iranians to benefit from nuclear deal: Jahangiri
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States did not allow Iranian people to benefit from the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, Iranian…
Sudanese say US pressure was key to reaching transition deal
July 8, 2019
Sudanese say US pressure was key to reaching transition deal
CAIRO (AP) — The power-sharing agreement reached between Sudan’s military and pro-democracy protesters last week came after the United States…
Magnitude 5.6 quake strikes near Iranian city of Ahvaz: USGS
July 8, 2019
Magnitude 5.6 quake strikes near Iranian city of Ahvaz: USGS
(Reuters) – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 84 km (52 miles) east of the Iranian city of Ahvaz on Monday,…
Iran ratchets up nuclear tensions with enrichment plan
July 7, 2019
Iran ratchets up nuclear tensions with enrichment plan
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it will boost its uranium enrichment in a few hours above a cap…
Syrians, facing orders to demolish homes, fear fate in Lebanon
July 7, 2019
Syrians, facing orders to demolish homes, fear fate in Lebanon
ARSAL, Lebanon (Reuters) – Dima al-Kanj’s house is now a pile of rubble and twisted metal. It was just a…
Russian-led assault in Syria leaves over 500 civilians dead: rights groups, rescuers
July 7, 2019
Russian-led assault in Syria leaves over 500 civilians dead: rights groups, rescuers
AMMAN (Reuters) – At least 544 civilians have been killed and over 2,000 people injured since a Russian-led assault on…
Iran set to exceed nuclear deal uranium enrichment cap
July 7, 2019
Iran set to exceed nuclear deal uranium enrichment cap
Iran said Sunday it was set to breach the uranium enrichment cap set by an endangered nuclear deal within hours…
Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace
July 7, 2019
Afghan foes meet in bid to secure peace
Dozens of powerful Afghans including bitter rivals will meet with the Taliban in Doha Sunday, amid separate talks between the…
Sudan deal first step to transition but challenges lie ahead
July 7, 2019
Sudan deal first step to transition but challenges lie ahead
After months of political uncertainty, Sudan has taken its first step towards a democratic transition, but getting the ruling generals…
UK should be ‘scared’ of Tehran’s response over tanker, cleric says: Fars
July 6, 2019
UK should be ‘scared’ of Tehran’s response over tanker, cleric says: Fars
DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain should be “scared” about Tehran’s possible retaliation for the capture of an Iranian supertanker by Royal…