Middle East
Former Libya envoy accuses Security Council of ‘hypocrisy’
July 2, 2020
Former Libya envoy accuses Security Council of ‘hypocrisy’
CAIRO (AP) — A former UN envoy to Libya has accused the Security Council of “hypocrisy” and of undermining his…
Palestinians slash public wages in tax dispute with Israel over annexation
July 2, 2020
Palestinians slash public wages in tax dispute with Israel over annexation
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) — The Palestinian Authority (PA) said on Thursday it will slash the wages of tens of…
‘Incident’ damages construction near Iran nuclear site
July 2, 2020
‘Incident’ damages construction near Iran nuclear site
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An “incident” damaged an under-construction building Thursday near Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, though it…
UN chief tells Libya’s Hifter there is no military solution
July 2, 2020
UN chief tells Libya’s Hifter there is no military solution
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the commander of Libya’s eastern-based forces Wednesday that there can be…
Sudan’s bid to ban genital mutilation sparks hope, caution
July 2, 2020
Sudan’s bid to ban genital mutilation sparks hope, caution
CAIRO (AP) — It’s been more than 60 years. But the scene is seared still into Kawthar Ali’s mind. The…
Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says
July 1, 2020
Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey will introduce regulations to control social media platforms or shut them down, President Tayyip Erdogan announced…
Russia’s Putin urges Turkey, Iran to help promote dialogue in Syria
July 1, 2020
Russia’s Putin urges Turkey, Iran to help promote dialogue in Syria
MOSCOW/ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Russian President Vladimir Putin told his counterparts from Turkey and Iran on Wednesday that there was a…
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
July 1, 2020
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
ISTANBUL (AP) — In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served…
Italy seizes 14 tons of amphetamines, said to be IS-made
July 1, 2020
Italy seizes 14 tons of amphetamines, said to be IS-made
ROME (AP) — Italian police have seized 14 tons of amphetamines, allegedly produced in Syria by the Islamic State group…
Lebanese government raises subsidized bread prices as currency tumbles
July 1, 2020
Lebanese government raises subsidized bread prices as currency tumbles
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Lebanese government on Tuesday raised the price of a 900-gram loaf of partially subsidized bread to…