Middle East
In Jerusalem’s Old City, conflict means buyer and seller beware
January 20, 2019
In Jerusalem’s Old City, conflict means buyer and seller beware
In an alley in Jerusalem’s Old City, a three-story building has become a symbol of Palestinian fears they are…
US names three killed in Syria blast claimed by Islamic State
January 19, 2019
US names three killed in Syria blast claimed by Islamic State
(Reuters) – A US Navy servicewoman and a former Navy SEAL are among the four Americans killed in a…
Syrian opposition sees window for political solution in Syria
January 19, 2019
Syrian opposition sees window for political solution in Syria
RIYADH (Reuters) – Syria now has a good opportunity to reach a political solution to its devastating eight-year war…
Senator Graham says US-Saudi cannot move on until prince ‘dealt with’
January 19, 2019
Senator Graham says US-Saudi cannot move on until prince ‘dealt with’
ANKARA (Reuters) – Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham said on Saturday the relationship between the United States and Saudi…
Afghan Taliban reject talks with US in Pakistan
January 19, 2019
Afghan Taliban reject talks with US in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The Afghan Taliban rejected reports in the Pakistani media that they were prepared to…
Trump giving ‘new life’ to IS, former envoy says
January 19, 2019
Trump giving ‘new life’ to IS, former envoy says
President Donald Trump’s decision to pull US troops from Syria was made without deliberation, left allies “bewildered” and has…
Mourners rally after protester’s funeral in Sudan
January 18, 2019
Mourners rally after protester’s funeral in Sudan
Hundreds of mourners launched a spontaneous anti-government demonstration Friday as they returned from the funeral of a protester killed in…
Algeria to hold presidential election in April
January 18, 2019
Algeria to hold presidential election in April
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria will hold a presidential election on April 18, the presidency said on Friday, although it did…
NBA’s Kanter urges Trump act on Turkey’s human rights record
January 18, 2019
NBA’s Kanter urges Trump act on Turkey’s human rights record
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Knicks player Enes Kanter urged US President Donald Trump to be more vocal about…
Shah of Iran modernized his nation but vacillated in crisis
January 17, 2019
Shah of Iran modernized his nation but vacillated in crisis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — At the height of his power in 1971, Iran’s Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi drew…