Middle East
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…
Afghan president forms team to negotiate peace with Taliban
November 28, 2018
Afghan president forms team to negotiate peace with Taliban
GENEVA (Reuters) – Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has formed a 12-strong negotiating team to seek a peace agreement that…
Saudi crown prince arrives in Argentina for G20
November 28, 2018
Saudi crown prince arrives in Argentina for G20
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman landed in Buenos Aires on Wednesday for the ahead…
Turkey to offer Sudanese land for agricultural investment in 2019
November 28, 2018
Turkey to offer Sudanese land for agricultural investment in 2019
Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Bakr Pakdemireli announced on Tuesday that Turkey would offer Sudanese agricultural land for sale to…
US could unveil peace plan at start of 2019: Israel’s UN envoy
November 28, 2018
US could unveil peace plan at start of 2019: Israel’s UN envoy
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States has spoken with Israel about possibly presenting a long-awaited Middle East peace…