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Netanyahu hopes summit brings Arab ties out in open
Middle East
February 13, 2019
Netanyahu hopes summit brings Arab ties out in open
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Mideast conference in Poland starting Wednesday offers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an opportunity to…
Moscow talks with Afghan politicians ‘very successful’: Taliban
Middle East
February 7, 2019
Moscow talks with Afghan politicians ‘very successful’: Taliban
The Taliban on Wednesday hailed unprecedented talks with Afghan politicians as “very successful”, despite disagreements over women’s rights and the…
US promises to keep ISIS fight after ‘100%’ defeat
Middle East
February 7, 2019
US promises to keep ISIS fight after ‘100%’ defeat
The United States promised Wednesday to stay focused on permanently destroying the ISIS group but asked concerned allies to contribute…
Afghan gov’t must be ‘decision-maker’ in any peace deal: Ghani
Middle East
February 6, 2019
Afghan gov’t must be ‘decision-maker’ in any peace deal: Ghani
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday no peace deal between the Taliban and the United States…
Pope Francis lands in UAE for historic visit
Middle East
February 4, 2019
Pope Francis lands in UAE for historic visit
Pope Francis landed in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for the first ever visit by a pontiff to the…
US seeks full account of N. Korea weapons, offers ties
World
February 1, 2019
US seeks full account of N. Korea weapons, offers ties
A US negotiator called Thursday on North Korea to provide a detailed account of its weapons to seal a peace…
North Korea, US to hold talks on 2nd Trump-Kim summit
World
January 18, 2019
North Korea, US to hold talks on 2nd Trump-Kim summit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korea’s lead negotiator in nuclear diplomacy with the United States is expected to hold talks with…
Davos sees crises aplenty, but few world leaders
Business
January 18, 2019
Davos sees crises aplenty, but few world leaders
MILAN (Reuters) – An array of crises will keep several world leaders away from the annual World Economic Forum in…
Iran satellite fails to reach orbit in US-criticized launch
Middle East
January 16, 2019
Iran satellite fails to reach orbit in US-criticized launch
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian satellite-carrying rocket blasted off into space Tuesday, but scientists failed to put the device…
Trump warns Turkey of economic devastation if it hits Kurds
Middle East
January 14, 2019
Trump warns Turkey of economic devastation if it hits Kurds
President Donald Trump warned Turkey on Sunday of economic devastation if it attacks Kurdish forces in the wake of the…