Middle East
Iran’s Zarif calls oil tanker incidents “suspicious”, wants regional talks
June 13, 2019
Iran’s Zarif calls oil tanker incidents “suspicious”, wants regional talks
LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said two oil tanker incidents in the Gulf of Oman on…
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
June 13, 2019
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz,…
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
June 13, 2019
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged Tehran to play a “constructive role” for Middle East peace Wednesday during a rare…
Palestinians urge Egypt, Jordan to reconsider going to U.S.-led conference
June 12, 2019
Palestinians urge Egypt, Jordan to reconsider going to U.S.-led conference
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinians urged Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday to reconsider their attendance at a U.S.-led conference…
Nobel Prize winner warns wildfires threaten Iraqi mass graves
June 12, 2019
Nobel Prize winner warns wildfires threaten Iraqi mass graves
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Nobel Prize-winner and Yazidi activist Nadia Murad has warned that wildfires raging in northern Iraq…
Afghanistan ex-football chief Karim wanted on arrest warrant
June 12, 2019
Afghanistan ex-football chief Karim wanted on arrest warrant
The disgraced former head of the Afghan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuudin Karim, now faces arrest in Afghanistan, the country’s interior ministry confirmed…
Tehran shuts hundreds of restaurants for flouting Islam
June 12, 2019
Tehran shuts hundreds of restaurants for flouting Islam
Five-hundred and forty-seven restaurants and cafes in Iran’s capital, Tehran, were raided and sealed during the last week of Ramadan, the…
Sudan rivals agree to new talks as protest strike ends: mediator
June 12, 2019
Sudan rivals agree to new talks as protest strike ends: mediator
Protest leaders have agreed to end a campaign of civil disobedience launched after a deadly crackdown on demonstrators and to…
Iran defends execution of gay people
June 12, 2019
Iran defends execution of gay people
The US on Wednesday accused Iran of violating fundamental human rights after Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Sarif endorsed the…
Italy to fine NGOs who rescue migrants at sea
June 12, 2019
Italy to fine NGOs who rescue migrants at sea
A decree adopted by the Italian government on Tuesday would force non-governmental organizations to pay between €10,000 and €50,000 ($11,327…