Middle East
EU looks to stop arm sales to Turkey: the latest
October 14, 2019
EU looks to stop arm sales to Turkey: the latest
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria (all times local): 3:00 p.m. The European Union has…
Saudis take control of Yemen’s Aden to end stand-off between allies
October 14, 2019
Saudis take control of Yemen’s Aden to end stand-off between allies
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian forces have taken over control of Yemen’s southern port of Aden as part of efforts…
As options narrow on Syria, Trump prepares to drop sanctions hammer on Turkey
October 14, 2019
As options narrow on Syria, Trump prepares to drop sanctions hammer on Turkey
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration is set to impose economic sanctions on Ankara, potentially as early as this…
Sudanese rebel groups seek peace after years of fighting
October 14, 2019
Sudanese rebel groups seek peace after years of fighting
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s new, transitional authorities have six months to make peace with the country’s rebels under a power-sharing…
Kurds announce deal with Damascus as Turkey pushes deep into Syria
October 14, 2019
Kurds announce deal with Damascus as Turkey pushes deep into Syria
Syria’s Kurds have announced a groundbreaking deal with Damascus on a Syrian troop deployment near the border with Turkey, as…
Saudi soccer team visits West Bank for 1st time
October 14, 2019
Saudi soccer team visits West Bank for 1st time
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s national soccer team has arrived in the West Bank for its first match…
For Huda Kattan, beauty has become a billion-dollar business
October 14, 2019
For Huda Kattan, beauty has become a billion-dollar business
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From a humble start of leaving the world of finance to write a beauty…
US preparing to withdraw all remaining troops from northern Syria: Defense Secretary
October 13, 2019
US preparing to withdraw all remaining troops from northern Syria: Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is poised to evacuate about 1,000 US troops from northern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark…
Erdogan says Turkish-led offensive to extend further along Syrian border
October 13, 2019
Erdogan says Turkish-led offensive to extend further along Syrian border
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s incursion into Syria will stretch from Kobani in the west to Hasaka in the east, going…
Khamenei tells Iran’s Guards to develop more advanced, modern weapons
October 13, 2019
Khamenei tells Iran’s Guards to develop more advanced, modern weapons
DUBAI (Reuters) – Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards on Sunday to develop more advanced and…