Middle East
Russia says US presence in Syria illegal, protects oil smugglers
October 26, 2019
Russia says US presence in Syria illegal, protects oil smugglers
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s defense ministry on Saturday attacked US plans to maintain and boost the American military presence in…
At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq
October 26, 2019
At least 40 killed as fresh protests engulf Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 40 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and…
Yemen government strikes power-sharing deal with southern rebels
October 26, 2019
Yemen government strikes power-sharing deal with southern rebels
Yemen’s southern separatists have struck a power-sharing deal with the internationally-recognized government aimed at ending a conflict simmering within the…
Amnesty says Turkey deporting Syrians to planned ‘safe zone’ region
October 25, 2019
Amnesty says Turkey deporting Syrians to planned ‘safe zone’ region
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is forcibly sending Syrian refugees to an area of Syria near the border where it aims…
Iraqi protesters set fire to political party offices in Muthanna province
October 25, 2019
Iraqi protesters set fire to political party offices in Muthanna province
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Protesters set fire to offices belonging to a Shi’ite political party and a Shia militia group in…
Yemeni officials: Government, separatists reach initial deal
October 25, 2019
Yemeni officials: Government, separatists reach initial deal
CAIRO (AP) — Yemeni officials say the internationally-recognized government and southern separatists reached an initial agreement to end their infighting…
Lebanon crisis deepens as protests enter 2nd week
October 25, 2019
Lebanon crisis deepens as protests enter 2nd week
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s president pleaded Thursday with tens of thousands of protesters who have blocked main roads and paralyzed…
Anti-government protests resume in Iraq after bloodshed
October 25, 2019
Anti-government protests resume in Iraq after bloodshed
Anti-government rallies have renewed across Iraq, the second phase of protests that turned deadly earlier this month and which could…
Israel, Jordan mark 25 years of imperfect peace
October 25, 2019
Israel, Jordan mark 25 years of imperfect peace
NAHARAYIM PARK, Israel (AP) — The Naharayim park was established 25 years ago as a symbol of the landmark peace…
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
October 24, 2019
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran executed seven child offenders last year and two so far this year even though human…