Middle East
Gaza-Israel violence prompts stepped-up mediation efforts
August 21, 2020
Gaza-Israel violence prompts stepped-up mediation efforts
GAZA/TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Gaza militants fired rockets towards Israel which responded with air strikes overnight, the Israeli military said,…
Libya’s government announces cease-fire, calls for elections
August 21, 2020
Libya’s government announces cease-fire, calls for elections
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s UN-supported government Friday announced a cease-fire across the oil-rich country and called for demilitarizing the strategic…
Lebanon begins partial lockdown amid spike in virus cases
August 21, 2020
Lebanon begins partial lockdown amid spike in virus cases
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon on Friday began a two-week partial lockdown and nighttime curfew after coronavirus cases increased sharply following…
On Libya’s front lines, Sirte is focus for regional rivalries
August 21, 2020
On Libya’s front lines, Sirte is focus for regional rivalries
SIRTE, Libya (Reuters) – In Sirte’s municipal offices, walls are adorned with pictures of Khalifa Haftar, commander of the eastern-based…
Israel backs US moves to restore UN sanctions on Iran, PM says
August 21, 2020
Israel backs US moves to restore UN sanctions on Iran, PM says
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the United States’ move on Thursday to restore all UN sanctions…
‘Rock bottom’ Lebanon must reform for long-term aid: US
August 20, 2020
‘Rock bottom’ Lebanon must reform for long-term aid: US
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There is no more foreign money for a Lebanese leadership that enriches itself and spurns the popular…
Trump expects Saudi Arabia to join UAE-Israel deal
August 20, 2020
Trump expects Saudi Arabia to join UAE-Israel deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he expected Saudi Arabia to join the agreement announced last…
Iran announces locally made ballistic and cruise missiles amid US tensions
August 20, 2020
Iran announces locally made ballistic and cruise missiles amid US tensions
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran displayed a surface-to-surface ballistic missile on Thursday that Defense Minister Amir Hatami said had a range…
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank, military says he was planning attack
August 20, 2020
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank, military says he was planning attack
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli soldiers fired at Palestinians who were to believed to be preparing to attack Israeli cars in…
Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran
August 20, 2020
Trump: US demands restoration of UN sanctions against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is set to demand the restoration of all international sanctions on Iran in a…