Middle East
The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred
December 15, 2021
The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that the restrictions…
Lack of jobs, crisis drive young Iraqi Kurds to migrate
December 15, 2021
Lack of jobs, crisis drive young Iraqi Kurds to migrate
RANYA, Iraq (AP) — The specter of unemployment haunts both students and teachers at universities in northern Iraq. Many speak…
Libya’s election faces uncertainty amid towering challenges
December 15, 2021
Libya’s election faces uncertainty amid towering challenges
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s presidential election, meant to help unify the nation after a decade of civil war, is supposed…
Iran accuses Western powers of ‘blame game’ over 2015 nuclear deal
December 14, 2021
Iran accuses Western powers of ‘blame game’ over 2015 nuclear deal
VIENNA, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Iran accused Western parties to its 2015 nuclear deal on Tuesday of “persisting in their…
Conflict and climate change drive water crisis in Syria
December 14, 2021
Conflict and climate change drive water crisis in Syria
The September sun is setting over the old olive grove as Ahmad Mahmoud Alahri walks pensively from tree to tree. The…
EU sanctions target Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group
December 14, 2021
EU sanctions target Russian ‘Wagner’ mercenary group
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on the Russian-based private military contractor known as the Wagner Group, which is accused…
Person on Israeli PM’s flight from UAE tests COVID positive
December 14, 2021
Person on Israeli PM’s flight from UAE tests COVID positive
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A person who was on Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s flight back from the United…
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters
December 14, 2021
Sudan security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protesters
CAIRO (AP) — Security forces fired tear gas Monday to disperse protesters in Sudan’s capital in the latest street demonstrations…
Iran accuses Western powers of ‘blame game’ over nuclear deal
December 14, 2021
Iran accuses Western powers of ‘blame game’ over nuclear deal
VIENNA, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Iran on Tuesday accused Western parties to its 2015 nuclear deal of “persisting in their…
New friends – UAE de facto ruler, Israel’s Bennett in “historic” meeting
December 14, 2021
New friends – UAE de facto ruler, Israel’s Bennett in “historic” meeting
ABU DHABI, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan hosted Israel’s prime minister, Naftali…