Lebanon crisis wreaks havoc on Syria’s war-torn economy
Middle East
November 29, 2019
Lebanon crisis wreaks havoc on Syria’s war-torn economy
AMMAN (Reuters) — A financial crisis in Lebanon has hit the economy of neighboring Syria hard, choking off a vital…
Egypt’s parliament confirms reappointment of Amer as central bank governor
Egypt
November 29, 2019
Egypt’s parliament confirms reappointment of Amer as central bank governor
CAIRO, Nov 28 (Reuters) — Egypt’s parliament approved the appointment of central bank governor Tarek Amer to a second four-year…
After Trump’s Kabul visit, Taliban says ready to resume peace talks
Middle East
November 29, 2019
After Trump’s Kabul visit, Taliban says ready to resume peace talks
KABUL (Reuters) — The Taliban said on Friday they were ready to restart peace talks with the United States, a…
Death toll in Iraq rises to 45 protestors killed after Iranian consulate torched
Middle East
November 29, 2019
Death toll in Iraq rises to 45 protestors killed after Iranian consulate torched
BAGHDAD/NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) — Iraqi security forces shot dead at least 45 protesters on Thursday after demonstrators stormed and torched…
Turkey signs maritime boundaries deal with Libya amid exploration row
Middle East
November 28, 2019
Turkey signs maritime boundaries deal with Libya amid exploration row
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) — Libya’s internationally recognized government and Turkey have signed an agreement on maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea…
Iraqi forces kill 16 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
Middle East
November 28, 2019
Iraqi forces kill 16 protesters after Iranian consulate torched
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Iraqi security forces shot dead 16 protesters in the southern city of Nassiriya on Thursday, medical sources…
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Iraq protesters block roads to raise pressure for sweeping reform
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Protesters blocked roads with burning tires in southern Iraq and clashed with police in Baghdad on Wednesday,…
Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence
Middle East
November 27, 2019
Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq amid protests, questions over Iran’s influence
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — The top U.S. general, Mark Milley, arrived in Iraq on Tuesday amid a spate of anti-government protests…
Russia hopes to agree on new S-400 missile deal with Turkey next year
Middle East
November 26, 2019
Russia hopes to agree on new S-400 missile deal with Turkey next year
MOSCOW/ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Russia hopes to seal a deal to supply Turkey with more S-400 missile systems in the first…
Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe, judge rules
World
November 26, 2019
Former White House lawyer must testify in impeachment probe, judge rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, a…