Libya’s rival factions dig in for long conflict
Middle East
February 18, 2020
Libya’s rival factions dig in for long conflict
CAIRO/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Libya’s combatants are readying for a long conflict, as foreign weapons flood in, eastern factions close…
Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon’s PM Diab hosts Iranian official
Middle East
February 18, 2020
Snubbed by Gulf, Lebanon’s PM Diab hosts Iranian official
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab, who is getting the cold shoulder from Gulf Arab states, on Monday…
India’s use of facial recognition tech during protests causes stir
World
February 17, 2020
India’s use of facial recognition tech during protests causes stir
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) – When artist Rachita Taneja heads out to protest in New Delhi, she covers her face…
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
Middle East
February 17, 2020
No let up in Taliban attacks, fresh orders awaited over deal with U.S.
KABUL (Reuters) – Taliban fighters attacked Afghan government forces overnight, and militant commanders said on Monday insurgency operations would go-ahead…
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance says will launch ‘social dialogue’ on Draft State General Budget
Business
February 17, 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of Finance says will launch ‘social dialogue’ on Draft State General Budget
Egypt’s Finance Ministry said on Sunday that it would open up the new draft of the government’s 2020/2021 budget to…
Quarantined Egyptians returning from China see their release Monday
Egypt
February 17, 2020
Quarantined Egyptians returning from China see their release Monday
The quarantined Egyptians returning from China are expected to leave on Monday, Health Minister Hala Zayed announced, confirming that they…
Khamenei loyalists may tighten grip at Iran elections
Middle East
February 17, 2020
Khamenei loyalists may tighten grip at Iran elections
DUBAI (Reuters) – Hardliners are set to tighten control of Iran this week in a parliamentary election stacked in their…
Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks
Middle East
February 17, 2020
Syrian forces seize most of Aleppo province, on eve of Turkey-Russia talks
AMMAN/BEIRUT/ANKARA (Reuters) – Syrian government forces made significant advances on Sunday in the country’s northwestern Aleppo province, seizing most of…
China says coronavirus curbs start to work; 70 more cases on cruise ship
World
February 16, 2020
China says coronavirus curbs start to work; 70 more cases on cruise ship
The coronavirus, thought to have emerged at a wildlife market in the central Chinese province of Hubei, has presented the…
UN says Libya arms embargo a ‘joke’, demands accountability
Middle East
February 16, 2020
UN says Libya arms embargo a ‘joke’, demands accountability
MUNICH (Reuters) – An arms embargo aimed at curbing fighting in Libya has become meaningless because of violations and it…