Middle East
Iran’s handling of plane disaster sparks new challenge to rulers
January 12, 2020
Iran’s handling of plane disaster sparks new challenge to rulers
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s clerical rulers risk a legitimacy crisis as popular anger has boiled up at the way the…
Both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire in Libya
January 12, 2020
Both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire in Libya
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Both of Libya’s warring factions accused each other of violating a ceasefire proposed by Turkey and Russia,…
Trump warns Iran against ‘massacre’ as protests erupt over jetliner downing
January 12, 2020
Trump warns Iran against ‘massacre’ as protests erupt over jetliner downing
US President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was monitoring Iranian demonstrations closely, warning against any new “massacre” as…
Libyan forces loyal to Haftar announce ceasefire, GNA agrees to truce
January 12, 2020
Libyan forces loyal to Haftar announce ceasefire, GNA agrees to truce
BENGHAZI (Reuters) – Libyan eastern forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar announced on Saturday a ceasefire in the western region,…
Merkel, Putin discuss Middle East flashpoints at Kremlin meeting
January 11, 2020
Merkel, Putin discuss Middle East flashpoints at Kremlin meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday for talks set to focus on…
Ukraine demands punishment for Iran plane downing
January 11, 2020
Ukraine demands punishment for Iran plane downing
Ukraine on Saturday demanded that Iran punish those guilty for the downing of a Ukrainian airliner and compensate victims while…
Thousands of young Syrians opt to learn Russian at school
January 11, 2020
Thousands of young Syrians opt to learn Russian at school
DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Omar al-Tawil, a 15-year-old school boy in Damascus, is one of 24,000 Syrian youngsters now learning Russian…
Oman ruler backs policy that made kingdom vital mediator
January 11, 2020
Oman ruler backs policy that made kingdom vital mediator
Oman’s new royal ruler pledged Saturday to follow the non-interference policy that made the kingdom a vital regional mediator under…
US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal
January 11, 2020
US rejects Iraq request to discuss troop withdrawal
The United States on Friday rejected a request by Iraq to start talks on pulling out its 5,200 troops, notching…
Iran says unintentionally shot down Ukrainian airliner
January 11, 2020
Iran says unintentionally shot down Ukrainian airliner
Iran on Saturday said it unintentionally shot down the Ukrainian airliner that crashed this week killing 176 people, calling it…