Middle East
Famine on rise in Near East and North Africa: FAO
May 9, 2019
Famine on rise in Near East and North Africa: FAO
Famine is on the rise in the Near East and North Africa with more than 52 million people undernourished, most…
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate
May 9, 2019
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate
CAIRO (AP) — As the popular uprising against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir gained strength earlier this year, Egypt, the United…
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce
May 9, 2019
Qatar to send money for West Bank, Gaza after Israel truce
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar on Tuesday said it is sending $480 million to Palestinians in the West…
Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat
May 8, 2019
Arab activist says Norway warned him of potential Saudi threat
OSLO (Reuters) – A prominent Arab pro-democracy campaigner living in political asylum in Norway said he had been temporarily moved…
Anti-Kurdish protests grow in Syria’s Deir al-Zor: residents, locals
May 8, 2019
Anti-Kurdish protests grow in Syria’s Deir al-Zor: residents, locals
AMMAN (Reuters) – Arab inhabitants of Syria’s Deir al-Zor began a third week of protests against Kurdish rule, the largest…
Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA
May 8, 2019
Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Russian counterpart on Wednesday that Tehran’s decision to scale…
France wants to keep Iran nuclear deal alive, warns Tehran over negative actions
May 8, 2019
France wants to keep Iran nuclear deal alive, warns Tehran over negative actions
PARIS (Reuters) – France said on Wednesday it wanted to keep the Iran 2015 nuclear deal alive, but warned Tehran…
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat
May 8, 2019
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat
Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday…
Sudan protesters’ sit-in inspires cultural outpouring
May 8, 2019
Sudan protesters’ sit-in inspires cultural outpouring
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese artist Rashid Drar used to work from home. Now the 44-year-old’s canvas is any empty piece…
Iran scraps ‘some commitments’ to nuclear deal
May 8, 2019
Iran scraps ‘some commitments’ to nuclear deal
Iran on Wednesday informed signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal that it no longer plans to adhere to certain “voluntary commitments” made in the…