Middle East
Northwest Syria battles rage after rebel counterattack
June 8, 2019
Northwest Syria battles rage after rebel counterattack
AZAZ, Syria (Reuters) – Battles intensified in northwest Syria on Friday after insurgents mounted an attack to repel an army…
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
June 8, 2019
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s prime minister on Friday urged Sudan’s military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise “bravery” in trying…
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
June 7, 2019
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
‘You all go’ – thousands of Algerians demonstrate for political reforms
June 7, 2019
‘You all go’ – thousands of Algerians demonstrate for political reforms
ALGIERS (Reuters) – With banners reading “You all go” and “We need new figures”, thousands of protesters gathered in the…
Algeria’s interim president calls for dialogue to prepare new elections
June 7, 2019
Algeria’s interim president calls for dialogue to prepare new elections
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s interim President Abdelkader Bensalah called on Thursday for all parties to launch an “inclusive dialogue” to…
Ethiopia PM bids to revive Sudan talks after crackdown sows ‘terror’
June 7, 2019
Ethiopia PM bids to revive Sudan talks after crackdown sows ‘terror’
Ethiopia’s prime minister arrived in Khartoum on Friday seeking to revive talks between Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders as…
Khartoum residents in ‘state of terror’ after bloody crackdown
June 7, 2019
Khartoum residents in ‘state of terror’ after bloody crackdown
Heavily armed paramilitaries roamed the Sudanese capital Thursday, forcing fearful residents to hide indoors after a crackdown on protesters that…
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…