Middle East
Eastern Libyan forces attack Tripoli airport for second night
June 7, 2019
Eastern Libyan forces attack Tripoli airport for second night
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Eastern Libyan forces on Thursday conducted an air strike for a second night on the military section…
African Union suspends Sudan, demands civilian administration
June 6, 2019
African Union suspends Sudan, demands civilian administration
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – The African Union said on Thursday it had suspended Sudan until a civilian government was formed, intensifying…
Burning trash and factories belching smoke choke Iraqis
June 6, 2019
Burning trash and factories belching smoke choke Iraqis
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – As if life was not bad enough for Adnan Kadhim – he lives in a slum where…
In Sudan crackdown, bullets fly as doctors struggle
June 6, 2019
In Sudan crackdown, bullets fly as doctors struggle
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – During the chaos of a deadly raid on Sudanese protesters at a pro-democracy sit-in in Khartoum on…
Sudan protesters to keep up campaign until military’s ouster
June 6, 2019
Sudan protesters to keep up campaign until military’s ouster
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s pro-democracy leaders vowed Thursday to press their campaign of civil disobedience until the ruling military…
Third season of Israeli hit ‘Fauda’ ventures into Gaza Strip
June 6, 2019
Third season of Israeli hit ‘Fauda’ ventures into Gaza Strip
JERUSALEM (AP) — The creators of Israel’s hit TV show “Fauda,” the action series that chronicles the adventures of undercover…
Sudan protesters reject talks after 108 killed in crackdown
June 6, 2019
Sudan protesters reject talks after 108 killed in crackdown
Sudanese protest leaders on Wednesday turned down an offer by the ruling military council for talks and demanded justice for…
“No more joy in Eid” for Syrians displaced for the holiday once again
June 5, 2019
“No more joy in Eid” for Syrians displaced for the holiday once again
HAZANO, Syria (Reuters) – Abu Mohammed lives his life in lists: he lists the places in Syria to which his…
EU urges US to respect both sides in Mideast peace moves
June 5, 2019
EU urges US to respect both sides in Mideast peace moves
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is urging the United States to respect the needs of both Israelis…
Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
June 5, 2019
Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
LONDON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to talk to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani but that…