Middle East
French finance minister to shun Saudi conference over missing journalist
October 18, 2018
French finance minister to shun Saudi conference over missing journalist
PARIS (Reuters) – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire added his name to a growing list of government ministers…
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
October 17, 2018
Iran calls U.S. efforts to cut its oil exports to zero ‘political bluff’
GENEVA (Reuters) – Statements by the United States that it would reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero are a “political…
Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi
October 17, 2018
Trump criticizes rush to condemn Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump criticized rapidly mounting global condemnation of Saudi Arabia over the mystery of missing…
Who would want to be an Afghan MP?
October 17, 2018
Who would want to be an Afghan MP?
Doctors, mullahs, sons of warlords, feminists and even a prison inmate are among a motley crew of candidates contesting war-torn…
Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas
October 17, 2018
Israel defense chief calls for devastating blow for Hamas
The Israeli defense minister said a crippling strike against the Gaza-ruling Islamist group is the only way to reduce…
Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade
October 17, 2018
Iran says it has killed mastermind of deadly attack on parade
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they had killed the “mastermind” behind an attack on a…
UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Yemen
October 17, 2018
UN warns of worsening hunger crisis in Yemen
Some 12 million Yemenis could soon be on the brink of famine if the security and economic situation in the…
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
October 16, 2018
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
Washington (CNN) ̶ Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said the United States will lose its credibility on human rights if…
Russian-backed Crimea to boost trade, transport ties with Syria
October 16, 2018
Russian-backed Crimea to boost trade, transport ties with Syria
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has tentative plans to visit Russian-backed Crimea in April 2019 and is…
Pompeo meets Saudi king over Khashoggi case, Turks to search consul’s residence
October 16, 2018
Pompeo meets Saudi king over Khashoggi case, Turks to search consul’s residence
RIYADH/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday to discuss the…