Middle East
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
March 15, 2019
A look at attacks on houses of worship over last decade
Houses of worship around the world, a place of reflection and peace, have been targeted for attack by extremists. Here…
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees
March 15, 2019
Syria donor conference brings pledges of $7 billion for refugees
International donors are on track to raise close to €6.2 billion ($7 billion) in aid for Syria and those fleeing…
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
March 15, 2019
Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli military aircraft bombed Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip early on Friday, hours after two rockets…
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
March 15, 2019
Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Political and Islamic leaders expressed their disgust at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand…
Iraq cuts oil exports to 3.5 million bpd in line with OPEC deal: minister
March 14, 2019
Iraq cuts oil exports to 3.5 million bpd in line with OPEC deal: minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has cut its oil exports average to 3.5 million barrels per day (bpd) in compliance with…
Syria’s Assad struggles to reap spoils after military gains
March 14, 2019
Syria’s Assad struggles to reap spoils after military gains
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Eight years since Syria began its descent into war, many of President Bashar al-Assad’s enemies have been…
Israel investigating 11 Palestinian deaths in Gaza protests: officials
March 14, 2019
Israel investigating 11 Palestinian deaths in Gaza protests: officials
GENEVA (Reuters) – Israel is carrying out criminal investigations into the killing of 11 Palestinians by Israeli forces at border…
European Parliament votes to suspend Turkey’s EU membership bid
March 14, 2019
European Parliament votes to suspend Turkey’s EU membership bid
The European Parliament has voted to formally suspend EU accession talks with Turkey, citing severe political and democratic backsliding under President…
Algeria: Opposition meets, key govt figures appeal for calm
March 14, 2019
Algeria: Opposition meets, key govt figures appeal for calm
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian opposition leaders called for continued mass protests Wednesday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as key figures…
EU hopes for ‘significant pledges’ at Syria donor meet
March 14, 2019
EU hopes for ‘significant pledges’ at Syria donor meet
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top diplomat says the EU expects “significant pledges” for Syria at a donor conference,…