Israel gets first gas from Leviathan with exports to follow
Middle East
December 31, 2019
Israel gets first gas from Leviathan with exports to follow
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israel’s $3.6 billion offshore Leviathan field started production on Tuesday, paving the way for multi-billion dollar gas…
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
World
December 31, 2019
World rings in the new year amid wildfires, protests
SYDNEY/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Millions of people began ringing in 2020 with fireworks, dancing and champagne on Wednesday, but Australia’s…
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law
World
December 31, 2019
India prepares for New Year’s Eve with fresh protests against citizenship law
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Thousands of Indians are set to ring in the New Year by holding protests against a…
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
World
December 31, 2019
‘Persist in 2020’: Hong Kong New Year protests start
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters began staging New Year’s Eve rallies around the city on Tuesday, urging…
Turkey fast-tracks bill to deploy troops to Libya
Middle East
December 30, 2019
Turkey fast-tracks bill to deploy troops to Libya
ANKARA (Reuters) — The Turkish government is sending to parliament on Monday a bill mandating the deployment of troops to Libya,…
I wouldn’t have wasted my time on Trump, says Greta Thunberg
World
December 30, 2019
I wouldn’t have wasted my time on Trump, says Greta Thunberg
LONDON (Reuters) – Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg said on Monday that talking to US President Donald Trump at…
Hong Kong to end year with multiple protests, kick off 2020 with big march
World
December 30, 2019
Hong Kong to end year with multiple protests, kick off 2020 with big march
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong will end 2019 with multiple protests planned for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s…
Turkey arrests 70 Islamic State suspects ahead of New Year: Anadolu
Middle East
December 30, 2019
Turkey arrests 70 Islamic State suspects ahead of New Year: Anadolu
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkish police detained 70 people suspected of ties to the Islamic State in nationwide raids early on Monday,…
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
Middle East
December 30, 2019
Top Iraqi militia leader warns of strong response to U.S. air strikes
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — A top Iraqi militia leader warned of a strong response against U.S. forces in Iraq following air strikes…
More than 1,000 gather for rain-soaked Hong Kong rally
World
December 29, 2019
More than 1,000 gather for rain-soaked Hong Kong rally
HONG KONG (Reuters) – More than 1,000 people rallied in the rain in a park in Hong Kong’s financial district…