Middle East
In Iraqi holy city, row over female violinist at soccer match shows social rift
August 8, 2019
In Iraqi holy city, row over female violinist at soccer match shows social rift
KERBALA, Iraq (Reuters) – The match should have been cause for young Iraqis to celebrate. Their national team beat Lebanon…
Israel’s national library to share reunited Kafka archive online
August 8, 2019
Israel’s national library to share reunited Kafka archive online
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s national library said on Wednesday it received the last part of a collection of Franz Kafka’s…
Libya intercepts 3 boats carrying 122 Europe-bound migrants
August 7, 2019
Libya intercepts 3 boats carrying 122 Europe-bound migrants
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s coast guard says it has intercepted 122 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s Mediterranean coast in recent…
Iran president: If US wants talks, it must lift sanctions
August 7, 2019
Iran president: If US wants talks, it must lift sanctions
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president reiterated Tuesday that if Washington wants to open negotiations with Tehran, it must lift…
Syrian troops take village, push toward key rebel-held town
August 7, 2019
Syrian troops take village, push toward key rebel-held town
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state-run media say government forces have captured a northwestern village and are getting closer to the…
Gazans struggle to protect antiquities from neglect, looting
August 7, 2019
Gazans struggle to protect antiquities from neglect, looting
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Walid al-Aqqad’s Gaza home would be the envy of many an antiquities collector. Pieces…
Tunisia’s moderate Ennahda VP Mourou to run in presidential elections
August 7, 2019
Tunisia’s moderate Ennahda VP Mourou to run in presidential elections
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia’s biggest political party Ennahda named a candidate for presidential elections on Tuesday, the first time the…
Iran asks U.N. chief to push back against U.S. sanctions on foreign minister
August 7, 2019
Iran asks U.N. chief to push back against U.S. sanctions on foreign minister
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Iran asked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday to push back against the United States after…
Turkish court prohibits 136 websites: monitor
August 7, 2019
Turkish court prohibits 136 websites: monitor
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A Turkish court has banned 136 websites and social media accounts mainly belonging to organizations and people…
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
August 7, 2019
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has deposited $250 million into the central bank of Sudan to support its financial position,…