Middle East
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib in latest offensive: UN
September 10, 2018
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib in latest offensive: UN
BEIRUT/GENEVA (Reuters) – More than 30,000 people have fled their homes in northwest Syria since Syrian government and allied…
Libya oil company offices attacked, causing fire, casualties
September 10, 2018
Libya oil company offices attacked, causing fire, casualties
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Security forces loyal to Libya’s UN-backed government on Monday stormed the headquarters of the country’s…
US to close Palestinian mission in Washington, says PLO
September 10, 2018
US to close Palestinian mission in Washington, says PLO
The PLO harshly criticized the Trump administration’s decision to shutter its de-facto embassy in Washington. The move follows massive…
SPD leader rejects any German role in war in Syria
September 10, 2018
SPD leader rejects any German role in war in Syria
BERLIN (Reuters) – The leader of Germany’s Social Democrats said on Monday her party would not approve any participation…
Turkey seeks to detain 102 over suspected links to cleric
September 10, 2018
Turkey seeks to detain 102 over suspected links to cleric
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s state-run news agency says authorities have issued detention warrants for 102 people, including military…
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,…