Middle East
War monitor, Syrian media say anti-IS coalition air strikes kill dozens
November 30, 2018
War monitor, Syrian media say anti-IS coalition air strikes kill dozens
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said air strikes by the US-led coalition against Islamic State…
Syria says downs ‘hostile targets’ in suspected Israeli attack
November 30, 2018
Syria says downs ‘hostile targets’ in suspected Israeli attack
AMMAN/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Syrian air defenses shot down “hostile targets” on Thursday, state media said, in an area regional…
At least 23 Afghan civilians killed in US Helmand air strike: UN
November 30, 2018
At least 23 Afghan civilians killed in US Helmand air strike: UN
KABUL (Reuters) – A United Nations investigation has found that at least 23 Afghan civilians, most of them women…
UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress
November 29, 2018
UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress
GENEVA/ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia, Turkey and Iran failed to make any tangible progress in setting up a Syrian constitutional…
At least 10 dead in attack on G4S site in Kabul: health ministry
November 29, 2018
At least 10 dead in attack on G4S site in Kabul: health ministry
KABUL (Reuters) – At least 10 people were killed and 19 were wounded in an attack on a compound…
Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in violence
November 29, 2018
Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in violence
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A medical aid group says the vast number of patients treated for gunshot…
Yemen’s peace talks to start in Sweden next week: British envoy
November 29, 2018
Yemen’s peace talks to start in Sweden next week: British envoy
DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain’s ambassador to Yemen said on Thursday UN-led talks seeking an end to Yemen’s war will…
UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees
November 29, 2018
UN wants Syria to account for war dead, detainees
The UN has called on the Syrian government to provide information about thousands of detained and missing people. “Now…
US Cabinet members defend close Saudi ties, lawmakers unconvinced
November 29, 2018
US Cabinet members defend close Saudi ties, lawmakers unconvinced
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two senior US Cabinet members urged senators on Wednesday not to downgrade ties with Saudi Arabia…
Lebanon exceeds budget, needs a new government: finance minister
November 28, 2018
Lebanon exceeds budget, needs a new government: finance minister
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Highly-indebted Lebanon has exceeded its budget for 2018 and authorities are taking steps to make sure…