Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
Middle East
September 28, 2019
Time for large-scale Syria prisoner swaps, UN envoy says ahead of new talks
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The Syrian government and opposition should move forward on large-scale prisoner exchanges to build confidence ahead…
Beirut Pride organizers cancel opening event after threats
Middle East
September 27, 2019
Beirut Pride organizers cancel opening event after threats
NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Organizers of Beirut Pride said they have canceled the event’s opening concert after threats…
Egypt dollar bonds extend losses after weekend protests
Economy
September 25, 2019
Egypt dollar bonds extend losses after weekend protests
Egyptian dollar bonds issued by the government extended losses for a second day on Tuesday in the wake of protests…
With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before UN General Assembly
Middle East
September 24, 2019
With Iran on his mind, Trump to speak before UN General Assembly
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump is expected to make his case for keeping pressure on Iran on…
Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks; may rotate as Israel PM
Middle East
September 24, 2019
Netanyahu, Gantz in unity talks; may rotate as Israel PM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz launched negotiations on Monday over a proposed Israeli…
Iran resists sanctions, US is ‘desperate,’ Rouhani says
Middle East
September 23, 2019
Iran resists sanctions, US is ‘desperate,’ Rouhani says
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday new US sanctions, under which Iran’s central bank was blacklisted…
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
Middle East
September 23, 2019
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
GENEVA (Reuters) – Two dozen mainly European countries voiced concern on Monday at alleged torture, unlawful detentions and unfair trials…
Egypt trading suspended as shares plunge after protests
Egypt
September 23, 2019
Egypt trading suspended as shares plunge after protests
CAIRO, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Trading on Egypt’s stock exchange was suspended on Sunday after the EGX 100 dropped by…
Israel’s Arab party support pushes Gantz ahead of Netanyahu
Middle East
September 23, 2019
Israel’s Arab party support pushes Gantz ahead of Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Arab-dominated Joint List party moved on Sunday to back the center-left bloc of Benny Gantz, who…
Iran to present plan for Gulf security at UN this week
Middle East
September 22, 2019
Iran to present plan for Gulf security at UN this week
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will present a plan for creating security in the Gulf in cooperation with…