Middle East
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
January 9, 2020
Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran sent mixed signals on Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President…
UN-supported Libya government welcomes civil war truce calls
January 9, 2020
UN-supported Libya government welcomes civil war truce calls
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s United Nations-supported government has welcomed Russian and Turkish calls for a ceasefire in the country’s ongoing…
Lebanon issues travel ban for fugitive ex-Nissan chief Ghosn
January 9, 2020
Lebanon issues travel ban for fugitive ex-Nissan chief Ghosn
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese prosecutors issued a travel ban for fugitive ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn and asked him to hand…
Grief and mourning after Iran plane crash kills 176
January 9, 2020
Grief and mourning after Iran plane crash kills 176
Bereaved friends and families joined in mourning after a Ukrainian airliner crashed near Tehran killing all 176 on board, as…
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
January 9, 2020
US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on Wednesday as President Donald…
In rebuke to Lebanese leaders, U.N. says ‘irresponsible’ to leave country without government
January 8, 2020
In rebuke to Lebanese leaders, U.N. says ‘irresponsible’ to leave country without government
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Keeping Lebanon without a government is “increasingly irresponsible”, a senior U.N. official said on Wednesday, in tough…
Erdogan, Putin to launch new gas line, talk Mideast security
January 8, 2020
Erdogan, Putin to launch new gas line, talk Mideast security
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish and Russian presidents were in Istanbul on Wednesday to inaugurate the dual natural gas line…
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
January 8, 2020
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Wednesday it “will spare no efforts” in its attempts to keep alive an…
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
January 8, 2020
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating…
European powers condemn Turkish plans to send troops to Libya
January 8, 2020
European powers condemn Turkish plans to send troops to Libya
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union’s top diplomat and the foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany and Italy condemned on…