Middle East
Taliban attack Afghan security forces in north, killing 37
September 10, 2018
Taliban attack Afghan security forces in north, killing 37
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Taliban insurgents have launched separate attacks on Afghan security forces in the country’s north, killing…
Sudanese President Bashir dissolves government, appoints new PM
September 10, 2018
Sudanese President Bashir dissolves government, appoints new PM
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – President Omar al-Bashir dissolved the Sudanese government on Sunday and named a new prime minister, moves…
Israeli music scene jolted by international boycott movement
September 10, 2018
Israeli music scene jolted by international boycott movement
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Meteor Festival was meant to bring together indie groups from around the world in what…
Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court
September 10, 2018
Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday will adopt an aggressive posture against the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Turkey’s economy grows 5.2 percent in second quarter, set to slow down
September 10, 2018
Turkey’s economy grows 5.2 percent in second quarter, set to slow down
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The Turkish economy grew 5.2 percent year-on-year in the second quarter, data official showed on Monday,…
Syria and Russia resume Idlib air strikes: residents, rescuers
September 9, 2018
Syria and Russia resume Idlib air strikes: residents, rescuers
Russian and Syrian jets resumed intensive strikes in Idlib and Hama on Sunday, residents and rescuers said, as Damascus…
US redirecting $25M in aid for East Jerusalem hospitals
September 9, 2018
US redirecting $25M in aid for East Jerusalem hospitals
The Trump administration said Saturday that it is cutting $25 million meant for East Jerusalem hospitals and putting the…
Kurdish separatist group says 11 killed in attack in Iraq
September 9, 2018
Kurdish separatist group says 11 killed in attack in Iraq
An attack Saturday on a Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan base in Iraq killed at least 11 people and…
Iraq PM urged to quit as key ally deserts him over unrest
September 9, 2018
Iraq PM urged to quit as key ally deserts him over unrest
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi faced calls to resign Saturday as his alliance with a populist cleric who won…
Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit
September 8, 2018
Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit
Russian and Syrian warplanes pounded towns in Syria’s opposition-held Idlib province on Saturday, a day after a summit of…