Middle East
Syrian TV says Damascus targeted ‘from direction of’ Israel
May 18, 2019
Syrian TV says Damascus targeted ‘from direction of’ Israel
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Loud blasts echoed across Damascus late on Friday, residents said, as Syrian state media reported “enemy targets”…
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
May 18, 2019
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — When US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as…
There will be no war as we don’t want war, and no can confront Iran: Zarif
May 18, 2019
There will be no war as we don’t want war, and no can confront Iran: Zarif
(Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday he did not believe a war would break out…
Iran urges China, Russia ‘concrete actions’ to save nuclear deal
May 18, 2019
Iran urges China, Russia ‘concrete actions’ to save nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday urged China and Russia to take “concrete actions” to safeguard the 2015…
Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks, want army to resume talks
May 18, 2019
Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks, want army to resume talks
Hundreds of demonstrators worked to clear away bricks and debris Friday, after military rulers demanded that roadblocks which have paralyzed…
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
May 17, 2019
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Amnesty International called on Thursday for Israel’s government to ensure that an Israeli company, whose spyware…
After fleeing bombs, Syrian families shelter in olive groves
May 17, 2019
After fleeing bombs, Syrian families shelter in olive groves
ATMEH, Syria (Reuters) – Families who fled Syrian government and Russian strikes in northwestern Syria are sleeping in an olive…
China tells Turkey to support its fight against Uighur militants
May 17, 2019
China tells Turkey to support its fight against Uighur militants
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has called on Turkey to support its fight against militants operating in China’s restive far western…
Practical steps needed to save Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Zarif
May 17, 2019
Practical steps needed to save Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Zarif
(Reuters) – The remaining signatories of Iran’s nuclear deal should act to save the accord as “supportive statements” are not…
Could the fabled Orient Express take to the rails again?
May 17, 2019
Could the fabled Orient Express take to the rails again?
It conjures up the atmosphere of rail travel from a bygone golden age, steaming through Europe experiencing top-notch cuisine and…