Middle East
Syria military hails advance against rebels in ‘record time’
February 17, 2020
Syria military hails advance against rebels in ‘record time’
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s military announced on Monday that its troops have regained control of territories in northwestern Syria…
Israeli army says Hamas hackers tried to ‘seduce’ soldiers
February 17, 2020
Israeli army says Hamas hackers tried to ‘seduce’ soldiers
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military on Sunday said it has thwarted an attempt by the Hamas militant group to…
In sign of thaw, Israeli PM says flight crosses Sudan skies
February 17, 2020
In sign of thaw, Israeli PM says flight crosses Sudan skies
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that an Israeli aircraft made a historic first flight over…
Khamenei loyalists may tighten grip at Iran elections
February 17, 2020
Khamenei loyalists may tighten grip at Iran elections
DUBAI (Reuters) – Hardliners are set to tighten control of Iran this week in a parliamentary election stacked in their…
Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks
February 17, 2020
Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks
AMMAN/BEIRUT/ANKARA (Reuters) – Syrian government forces made significant advances on Sunday in the country’s northwestern Aleppo province, seizing most of…
Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade: UN
February 17, 2020
Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade: UN
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s warring sides have agreed to implement a long-delayed and major prisoner swap, the United Nations said…
Israel’s Gantz vows to form government without Netanyahu
February 16, 2020
Israel’s Gantz vows to form government without Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz is vowing to form a government that will include neither the indicted…
UN says Libya arms embargo a ‘joke’, demands accountability
February 16, 2020
UN says Libya arms embargo a ‘joke’, demands accountability
MUNICH (Reuters) – An arms embargo aimed at curbing fighting in Libya has become meaningless because of violations and it…
No dialogue for now as Saudis, Iranians camp on positions
February 16, 2020
No dialogue for now as Saudis, Iranians camp on positions
MUNICH (Reuters) – Iran and Saudi Arabia appeared no closer to bridging their differences on Saturday with both sides sticking…
Israel strikes Gaza, cancels easing of restrictions
February 16, 2020
Israel strikes Gaza, cancels easing of restrictions
The Israeli air force attacked Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip on Saturday in retaliation to rocket fire from the…