Middle East
Rouhani says Iran will file legal case against U.S. for sanctions
March 18, 2019
Rouhani says Iran will file legal case against U.S. for sanctions
LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that the government would file a legal case in Iran…
Germany: Who killed Daniel H.?
March 18, 2019
Germany: Who killed Daniel H.?
What happened? On 26 August 2018, the then 35-year-old Daniel H. was stabbed to death in the eastern German city of…
Water woes hit henna plant farms in Iraq’s Fao peninsula
March 18, 2019
Water woes hit henna plant farms in Iraq’s Fao peninsula
Walking past dead palm trees on land so dry it cracks, farmer Abbas Abdul Hassan said water shortages and ensuing…
Lawyer: US Navy veteran held in Iran sentenced to 10 years
March 18, 2019
Lawyer: US Navy veteran held in Iran sentenced to 10 years
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S. Navy veteran from California has been sentenced to 10 years in prison…
Taliban kill 22 Afghan forces in attack on checkpoints
March 18, 2019
Taliban kill 22 Afghan forces in attack on checkpoints
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An overnight Taliban assault on checkpoints in northern Afghanistan killed 22 troops, after some 100 Afghan…
Israel bans right-wing candidate from general election
March 18, 2019
Israel bans right-wing candidate from general election
Israel’s highest court voted on Sunday to ban Michael Ben Ari from running in the country’s April 9 general election. The…
Crisis-struck Sudan signs deals for $300 million with Arab funds
March 17, 2019
Crisis-struck Sudan signs deals for $300 million with Arab funds
CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudan has signed deals for loans worth $300 million with regional Arab funds, authorities said on Saturday,…
Yemen’s Huthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah
March 17, 2019
Yemen’s Huthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah
ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s Huthi group said they were building their ballistic capabilities and their forces stand ready to strike…
Over 60,000 people, mostly civilians, have fled from last Islamic State Syria enclave: SDF
March 17, 2019
Over 60,000 people, mostly civilians, have fled from last Islamic State Syria enclave: SDF
BAGHOUZ, Syria (Reuters) – The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Sunday over 60,000 people, mostly civilians, had flooded…
What next for Algeria’s protesters and politicians?
March 17, 2019
What next for Algeria’s protesters and politicians?
Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters have dismissed President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s promise not to seek a fifth term — but…