Middle East
Algeria ruling party turns its back on Bouteflika: he is ‘history’
March 15, 2019
Algeria ruling party turns its back on Bouteflika: he is ‘history’
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s ruling FLN party showed more signs of turning its back on Abdelaziz Bouteflika as new protests…
The Latest: Israel says Gaza rockets fired by mistake
March 15, 2019
The Latest: Israel says Gaza rockets fired by mistake
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Latest on Israel-Gaza (all times local): 12:30 p.m. Israeli defense officials said after a preliminary investigation…
Hamas cracks down on Gaza protests over cost of living
March 15, 2019
Hamas cracks down on Gaza protests over cost of living
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas forces in the Gaza Strip on Thursday forcibly dispersed hundreds of Palestinians protesting…
Yemenis bury children killed in Hajjah air strikes
March 15, 2019
Yemenis bury children killed in Hajjah air strikes
SANAA (Reuters) – Hundreds of mourners in northern Yemen on Thursday buried 17 civilians, including nine children, killed in air…
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
March 15, 2019
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
Houses of worship around the world, a place of reflection and peace, have been targeted for attack by extremists. Here…
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees
March 15, 2019
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees
International donors are on track to raise close to €6.2 billion ($7 billion) in aid for Syria and those fleeing…
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
March 15, 2019
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli military aircraft bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Friday, hours after two rockets…
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
March 15, 2019
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Political and Islamic leaders expressed their disgust at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand…
Iraq cuts oil exports to 3.5 million bpd in line with OPEC deal: minister
March 14, 2019
Iraq cuts oil exports to 3.5 million bpd in line with OPEC deal: minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has cut its oil exports average to 3.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in compliance with…
Syria’s Assad struggles to reap spoils after military gains
March 14, 2019
Syria’s Assad struggles to reap spoils after military gains
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Eight years since Syria began its descent into war, many of President Bashar al-Assad’s enemies have been…