Middle East
Russian-backed Syrian forces close in on major city in rebel-held Idlib
December 25, 2019
Russian-backed Syrian forces close in on major city in rebel-held Idlib
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Russian-backed Syrian troops have encircled a Turkish observation post as they approach the city of Maarat al-Numan…
Iraq passes electoral reforms but deadlock remains
December 25, 2019
Iraq passes electoral reforms but deadlock remains
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq’s parliament approved on Tuesday a new electoral law, a key demand of protesters to make elections…
Algerian students still pushing for change after general’s death
December 24, 2019
Algerian students still pushing for change after general’s death
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Thousands of Algerian students protested on Tuesday, pressing their demands for wholesale change despite calls for a…
Turkey to keep seeking accountability on Khashoggi no matter ‘how high it goes’
December 24, 2019
Turkey to keep seeking accountability on Khashoggi no matter ‘how high it goes’
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey said on Tuesday it would keep pushing for accountability “regardless of how high it goes” over…
Syrian army captures village, missile kills 8 civilians
December 24, 2019
Syrian army captures village, missile kills 8 civilians
BEIRUT (AP) — A missile struck a school building in northwestern Syria on Tuesday morning, killing eight civilians, opposition activists…
Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations
December 24, 2019
Bethlehem welcomes pilgrims for Christmas celebrations
Pilgrims from around the world gathered Tuesday in the biblical city of Bethlehem, revered by Christians as the birthplace of…
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
December 24, 2019
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence and political leaders who missed…
Not so much a dog’s life for Jordan’s pampered pets
December 24, 2019
Not so much a dog’s life for Jordan’s pampered pets
Just a few years ago it would have been unthinkable to see owners walking their dogs around the streets of…
Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure
December 23, 2019
Iran unveils development at Arak reactor in face of US pressure
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran said it would unveil a redevelopment of part of its Arak heavy water reactor on Monday…
Algeria’s powerful army chief dies at pivotal point in political crisis
December 23, 2019
Algeria’s powerful army chief dies at pivotal point in political crisis
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s powerful army chief Lieutenant-General Ahmed Gaed Salah, who was instrumental in bringing down long-time president Abdelaziz…