Middle East
Iran urges China, Russia ‘concrete actions’ to save nuclear deal
May 18, 2019
Iran urges China, Russia ‘concrete actions’ to save nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday urged China and Russia to take “concrete actions” to safeguard the 2015…
Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks, want army to resume talks
May 18, 2019
Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks, want army to resume talks
Hundreds of demonstrators worked to clear away bricks and debris Friday, after military rulers demanded that roadblocks which have paralyzed…
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
May 17, 2019
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Amnesty International called on Thursday for Israel’s government to ensure that an Israeli company, whose spyware…
After fleeing bombs, Syrian families shelter in olive groves
May 17, 2019
After fleeing bombs, Syrian families shelter in olive groves
ATMEH, Syria (Reuters) – Families who fled Syrian government and Russian strikes in northwestern Syria are sleeping in an olive…
China tells Turkey to support its fight against Uighur militants
May 17, 2019
China tells Turkey to support its fight against Uighur militants
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has called on Turkey to support its fight against militants operating in China’s restive far western…
Practical steps needed to save Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Zarif
May 17, 2019
Practical steps needed to save Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Zarif
(Reuters) – The remaining signatories of Iran’s nuclear deal should act to save the accord as “supportive statements” are not…
Could the fabled Orient Express take to the rails again?
May 17, 2019
Could the fabled Orient Express take to the rails again?
It conjures up the atmosphere of rail travel from a bygone golden age, steaming through Europe experiencing top-notch cuisine and…
Saudi-led warplanes pound Yemen rebels after pipeline attack
May 17, 2019
Saudi-led warplanes pound Yemen rebels after pipeline attack
Saudi-led coalition warplanes bombed Yemeni rebel targets including in the capital on Thursday following insurgent drone strikes on a key…
France reopens inquiry into 2013 murder of Kurdish militants
May 16, 2019
France reopens inquiry into 2013 murder of Kurdish militants
PARIS (Reuters) – French prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the 2013 murder of three Kurdish militants, a judicial source…
Iraq has contingency plans in case Iran gas imports halted: minister
May 16, 2019
Iraq has contingency plans in case Iran gas imports halted: minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has contingency plans for any stoppage of Iranian gas imports for its power grid but hopes…