Middle East
Yemeni conjoined twins die in blockaded Sanaa: rebels
February 10, 2019
Yemeni conjoined twins die in blockaded Sanaa: rebels
Newborn Yemeni conjoined twins whose plight sparked a plea for urgent medical treatment overseas died in Sanaa Saturday, rebels in…
‘Heavy clashes’ as US-backed forces battle IS in Syria: monitor
February 10, 2019
‘Heavy clashes’ as US-backed forces battle IS in Syria: monitor
US-backed forces were locked in fierce fighting as they pressed the battle against the last shred of the Islamic State…
Turkey building collapse death toll rises to 21
February 10, 2019
Turkey building collapse death toll rises to 21
The death toll from the collapse of an apartment building in Istanbul rose to 21 Saturday, as President Recep Tayyip…
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
February 10, 2019
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Saturday it had begun the “final battle” to oust the Islamic State group from…
Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media
February 9, 2019
Morocco recalls envoy to Saudi Arabia for consultations: Morocco media
RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia for consultations, indicating apparent cracks in relations between the…
New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump ignores deadline
February 9, 2019
New pressure over Khashoggi death, Trump ignores deadline
President Donald Trump appeared prepared Friday to ignore the US Congress’s deadline to determine who ordered the assassination of Jamal…
Jihadists get life for deadly 2015 Tunisia attacks on tourists
February 9, 2019
Jihadists get life for deadly 2015 Tunisia attacks on tourists
A Tunisian court has sentenced seven jihadists to life in prison over attacks at a museum and on a beach…
Ebadi urges weakening Iran rulers on revolution anniversary
February 8, 2019
Ebadi urges weakening Iran rulers on revolution anniversary
PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi said she first had doubts about the 1979 Islamic Revolution…
Pakistan starts behind-scenes aid to US-Taliban talks
February 8, 2019
Pakistan starts behind-scenes aid to US-Taliban talks
WASHINGTON/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistan, long at odds with the United States over the war in Afghanistan, has begun to…
Guantanamo prison looms as option as ISIS fight ends
February 8, 2019
Guantanamo prison looms as option as ISIS fight ends
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Guantanamo Bay detention center would receive new prisoners for the first time in more than a…