Middle East
Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel
October 20, 2020
Sudanese strains surface as US pressure triggers debate on Israel
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – US pressure on Sudan to normalize ties with former adversary Israel has stirred public debate on a…
Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78
October 20, 2020
Founder of UAE state-run WAM news agency dies at 78
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ibrahim al-Abed, the founder of the United Arab Emirates’ state-run WAM news agency and…
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
October 20, 2020
U.S. blacklists Chinese entities, individuals for dealing with Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday said it blacklisted two Chinese men and six Chinese entities for having…
Turkey withdraws from base in northwest Syria, sources say
October 20, 2020
Turkey withdraws from base in northwest Syria, sources say
AMMAN/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is withdrawing troops from a military post in northwest Syria that was surrounded by Syrian government…
UAE government delegation heads to Israel for first official visit
October 20, 2020
UAE government delegation heads to Israel for first official visit
DUBAI (Reuters) – The first ever official United Arab Emirates delegation to Israel took off on Tuesday as the two…
As virus surges, Iran breaks one-day record for deaths again
October 20, 2020
As virus surges, Iran breaks one-day record for deaths again
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s single-day death toll from the coronavirus smashed a record set less than a week ago,…
Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list
October 20, 2020
Trump says Sudan to be removed from terrorism list
CAIRO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday said Sudan will be removed from the US list of state sponsors…
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years
October 19, 2020
Qatar Airways expects to keep A380s parked for years
DUBAI (Reuters) – Qatar Airways does not expect to use its Airbus A380s for at least the next two years, its…
Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad
October 19, 2020
Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad
AMARA, Iraq (Reuters) – Hasanain Alminshid had received death threats for his human rights activism for years, but ignored most…
UN hosts Libyan military leaders in hopes of end to conflict
October 19, 2020
UN hosts Libyan military leaders in hopes of end to conflict
GENEVA (AP) — Military leaders from Libya’s warring sides are meeting in Geneva in hopes of a UN-brokered breakthrough that…