Middle East
Political rows, worsening security greet Mattis in Afghanistan
September 7, 2018
Political rows, worsening security greet Mattis in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — US Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived on a surprise visit to Afghanistan’s war-shattered capital on…
US has seen evidence of Syria preparing chemical weapons in Idlib: envoy
September 7, 2018
US has seen evidence of Syria preparing chemical weapons in Idlib: envoy
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There is “lots of evidence” that chemical weapons are being prepared by Syrian government forces in…
Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib
September 6, 2018
Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib
Hundreds of Syrian civilians fled Idlib province on Thursday as the presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey readied for last-ditch…
US to help nations replace Iran oil, may consider waivers
September 6, 2018
US to help nations replace Iran oil, may consider waivers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Washington will consider waivers for Iranian oil buyers such as India but they must eventually…
Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions
September 6, 2018
Israeli wall rising near border with Lebanon stokes tensions
ROSH HANIKRA, Israel (AP) — Israel is building a massive wall along its northern border, saying the barrier is…
Twin blasts turn regular Kabul wrestling session into massacre
September 6, 2018
Twin blasts turn regular Kabul wrestling session into massacre
The wrestling mats were spattered with blood, the sports bags and water bottles still strewn across the floor Thursday, hours…
Israel retaliates after Paraguay says embassy to leave Jerusalem
September 6, 2018
Israel retaliates after Paraguay says embassy to leave Jerusalem
Paraguay said on Wednesday it was moving its embassy in Israel back from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, prompting Prime…
Iran summit seeks to avert a bloodbath in northwestern Syria
September 6, 2018
Iran summit seeks to avert a bloodbath in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — When the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran meet Friday in Tehran, all eyes will be…
Saudi Arabia raises October crude prices to Europe, cuts Asia
September 5, 2018
Saudi Arabia raises October crude prices to Europe, cuts Asia
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco has raised the European price for its Arab Light crude grade for October, the…
UN to host first peace talks over war-torn Yemen since 2016
September 5, 2018
UN to host first peace talks over war-torn Yemen since 2016
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations is set to host peace talks between Yemen’s Saudi-backed government and rebels including…