Middle East
Aging Shia cleric a powerhouse in Iraq. What comes after?
February 18, 2020
Aging Shia cleric a powerhouse in Iraq. What comes after?
NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — When Iraq’s top Shia cleric underwent surgery for a fractured bone last month, it sent shivers…
Death toll from strikes at 35, mostly children: Yemen rebels
February 18, 2020
Death toll from strikes at 35, mostly children: Yemen rebels
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — At least three dozen people, including 26 children and six women, were killed in airstrikes by…
‘From bad to worse’: Dashed hopes may deter many Iranians from polls
February 18, 2020
‘From bad to worse’: Dashed hopes may deter many Iranians from polls
DUBAI (Reuters) – Confrontation with America, economic hardship and an airline tragedy have battered Iranians’ confidence in their leaders, posing…
China’s closed: Palestinian traders fear losing a good deal
February 18, 2020
China’s closed: Palestinian traders fear losing a good deal
HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — The West Bank city of Hebron is separated from the epicenter of China’s virus outbreak…
Turkey to arrest 228 for links to cleric in probe of military, ministry: Anadolu
February 18, 2020
Turkey to arrest 228 for links to cleric in probe of military, ministry: Anadolu
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish prosecutors investigating the military and justice ministry on Tuesday ordered the arrest of 228 people over…
After gains in northern Syria, Assad predicts total victory
February 18, 2020
After gains in northern Syria, Assad predicts total victory
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad congratulated his forces Monday for recent gains in northwestern Syria that led…
Libya’s rival factions dig in for long conflict
February 18, 2020
Libya’s rival factions dig in for long conflict
CAIRO/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Libya’s combatants are readying for a long conflict, as foreign weapons flood in, eastern factions close…
Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon’s PM Diab hosts Iranian official
February 18, 2020
Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon’s PM Diab hosts Iranian official
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab, who is getting the cold shoulder from Gulf Arab states, on Monday…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
February 17, 2020
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
February 17, 2020
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban fighters attacked Afghan government forces overnight, and militant commanders said on Monday insurgency operations would go-ahead…