Middle East
Prehistoric city offers glimpse of ancient living near Jerusalem
July 16, 2019
Prehistoric city offers glimpse of ancient living near Jerusalem
MOTZA, Israel (Reuters) – A huge prehistoric settlement discovered near Jerusalem by Israeli archaeologists offers new insight into how civilizations…
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
July 16, 2019
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers on Monday turned up the pressure on Turkey after approving an initial batch…
Iran confirms arrest of French-Iranian scholar, gives no details
July 16, 2019
Iran confirms arrest of French-Iranian scholar, gives no details
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran confirmed on Tuesday it had detained French-Iranian scholar Fariba Adelkhah but declined to give any more…
U.N. says Yemeni warring sides agree port ceasefire moves
July 16, 2019
U.N. says Yemeni warring sides agree port ceasefire moves
GENEVA (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring parties have agreed new measures to enforce a ceasefire and facilitate a troop pullback from…
Cliff divers leap from Beirut landmark in international tour
July 16, 2019
Cliff divers leap from Beirut landmark in international tour
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Cliff divers used to competing in isolated spots have been leaping into the Mediterranean in bustling Beirut,…
On the menu soon: lab-grown steak for eco-conscious diners
July 16, 2019
On the menu soon: lab-grown steak for eco-conscious diners
REHOVOT, Israel (Reuters) – Diners in some upmarket restaurants will soon be able to tuck into laboratory-grown steak, thanks to…
Saudi vice minister of defense says met with U.N. envoy to Yemen
July 16, 2019
Saudi vice minister of defense says met with U.N. envoy to Yemen
CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi vice minister of defense Khalid bin Salman stressed Saudi support for a political solution in Yemen…
Former Lebanon PM in Riyadh: Saudi will support Lebanon
July 15, 2019
Former Lebanon PM in Riyadh: Saudi will support Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will “extend a hand of support to Lebanon”, Lebanese former Prime Minister Najib Mikati said…
Iran committed to nuclear deal as long as other parties stay committed: Foreign Ministry spokesman
July 15, 2019
Iran committed to nuclear deal as long as other parties stay committed: Foreign Ministry spokesman
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran will stay committed to a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers at the same level…
Israel social impact bond to help Bedouins in maths studies
July 15, 2019
Israel social impact bond to help Bedouins in maths studies
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Social Finance Israel (SFI) has launched a social impact bond to improve maths performance for high…