Middle East
Sudan strongman is seen as an insider with powerful allies
October 27, 2021
Sudan strongman is seen as an insider with powerful allies
CAIRO (AP) — The general leading Sudan’s coup has vowed to usher the country to an elected government. But Abdel-Fattah…
In Kabul children’s hospital, medics struggle with staff shortages
October 26, 2021
In Kabul children’s hospital, medics struggle with staff shortages
KABUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) – In Kabul’s main children’s hospital, the crumbling of Afghanistan’s health system is reflected in the…
Sudan general: PM detained in coup held for his own safety
October 26, 2021
Sudan general: PM detained in coup held for his own safety
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s ruling general suggested Tuesday that some members of the government he dissolved in a coup could…
Hosting Emirati general, Israel sees airpower cooperation
October 26, 2021
Hosting Emirati general, Israel sees airpower cooperation
JERUSALEM, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The chief of the United Arab Emirates Air Force visited Israel on Monday on what…
Tense quiet after Sudan coup, protesters block some roads
October 26, 2021
Tense quiet after Sudan coup, protesters block some roads
CAIRO (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters blocked some roads in Sudan’s capital with makeshift barricades and burning tires Tuesday, a day…
Israel envoy to brief US over ban on Palestinian groups
October 26, 2021
Israel envoy to brief US over ban on Palestinian groups
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is sending an envoy to Washington amid a deepening rift with the Biden administration…
The judge leading Beirut blast probe: Discreet and defiant
October 26, 2021
The judge leading Beirut blast probe: Discreet and defiant
BEIRUT (AP) — For eight months, he has quietly investigated one of the world’s worst non-nuclear explosions with only four…
US taps private groups to help resettle Afghan refugees
October 25, 2021
US taps private groups to help resettle Afghan refugees
WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The State Department said on Monday it will partner with private groups to help Afghans…
Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
October 25, 2021
Sudan’s military takes power in coup, arrests prime minister
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s military seized power Monday, dissolving the transitional government hours after troops arrested the prime minister. Thousands…
Emirati prosecutors investigating Dubai’s Union Properties
October 25, 2021
Emirati prosecutors investigating Dubai’s Union Properties
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Emirati prosecutors said Sunday they launched a major investigation into Dubai-based real estate developer…