Middle East
Palestinian president swears in new government
April 14, 2019
Palestinian president swears in new government
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A new government for the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority was sworn in Saturday, led by…
Sudan protesters present demands to military in talks
April 14, 2019
Sudan protesters present demands to military in talks
Sudanese protest organizers have presented demands to the country’s new military rulers, urging the creation of a civilian government, the…
Sudan’s new military ruler vows to ‘uproot’ Bashir regime
April 14, 2019
Sudan’s new military ruler vows to ‘uproot’ Bashir regime
Sudan’s second new military leader in as many days vowed Saturday to “uproot” deposed president Omar al-Bashir’s regime and release…
Eastern Libya parliament head says forces will push Tripoli campaign
April 14, 2019
Eastern Libya parliament head says forces will push Tripoli campaign
BENGHAZI, Libya/TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Eastern Libyan forces will pursue their advance on the capital Tripoli, the head of the eastern…
Italy says military intervention ‘cannot be a solution’ in Libya
April 13, 2019
Italy says military intervention ‘cannot be a solution’ in Libya
MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s prime minister has said any foreign military intervention in Libya would not resolve the latest conflict…
Protesters keep up pressure on Sudan’s military for civilian rule
April 13, 2019
Protesters keep up pressure on Sudan’s military for civilian rule
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Protesters in Sudan said on Saturday they would keep up pressure for civilian rule after the defense…
Taliban announce spring offensive, angering US amid peace push
April 13, 2019
Taliban announce spring offensive, angering US amid peace push
The Taliban on Friday announced a new spring offensive, alarming the US negotiator who has been sitting with the militants…
Khartoum erupts with joy as Bashir successor steps down
April 13, 2019
Khartoum erupts with joy as Bashir successor steps down
Crowds of Sudanese waving flags and chanting “we toppled two presidents in two days” celebrated in the capital late Friday…
Thousands protest again in Algeria to demand political change
April 12, 2019
Thousands protest again in Algeria to demand political change
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters gathered in Algiers for an eighth successive Friday to demand the departure of the…
Sudan new military rulers offer dialogue as protests rage
April 12, 2019
Sudan new military rulers offer dialogue as protests rage
Sudan’s new military rulers vowed Friday to open a dialogue with all political groups on forming a civilian government as…