Middle East
Trump gives blessing to Turkish operation in northern Syria
October 7, 2019
Trump gives blessing to Turkish operation in northern Syria
Donald Trump on Sunday gave his blessing to a Turkish operation targeting Kurdish militants in northern Syria, saying the United…
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
October 6, 2019
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 18 people were killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Baghdad overnight, according…
Tunisia elects lawmakers to tackle economy, disappointment after uprising
October 6, 2019
Tunisia elects lawmakers to tackle economy, disappointment after uprising
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisians voted for a new parliament on Sunday but quiet polling stations gave an indication of the…
Saudi Arabia eases restrictions on women taking hotel rooms
October 6, 2019
Saudi Arabia eases restrictions on women taking hotel rooms
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia has lifted some restrictions on women traveling in the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom,…
Iraqi PM pledges reforms to calm angry protests
October 6, 2019
Iraqi PM pledges reforms to calm angry protests
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi’s cabinet issued a series of reforms early Sunday after an “extraordinary” session overnight in…
Erdogan says Turkey to launch military operation in northeast Syria
October 6, 2019
Erdogan says Turkey to launch military operation in northeast Syria
ISTANBUL/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Turkey will mount a military operation in northeast Syria, it said on Saturday, after accusing Washington of…
Tunisians vote in parliamentary election
October 6, 2019
Tunisians vote in parliamentary election
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisians began voting on Sunday for a parliament that must address chronic economic problems at a moment…
Turkey threatens solo army operation in northeast Syria
October 5, 2019
Turkey threatens solo army operation in northeast Syria
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president threatened Saturday to launch a military operation into northeastern Syria, where US troops are deployed…
Australian bloggers held in Iran return home in possible swap
October 5, 2019
Australian bloggers held in Iran return home in possible swap
An Australian travel-blogging couple held in Iran on spying charges have been freed and returned home, authorities said Saturday, in…
Turkey must ‘take responsibility’ for migrants, says Greece
October 5, 2019
Turkey must ‘take responsibility’ for migrants, says Greece
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called on Turkey to “take responsibility” for a renewed wave of migrants to…