Sudan opposition pushes ahead with two-day strike from Tuesday
Middle East
May 28, 2019
Sudan opposition pushes ahead with two-day strike from Tuesday
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s alliance of opposition and protest groups said on Monday that it would push ahead with a…
Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite
TOKYO (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran on its nuclear program was possible,…
Saudi miner Ma’aden considers $5 billion rights issue: sources, media
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Saudi miner Ma’aden considers $5 billion rights issue: sources, media
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Ma’aden) is working with HSBC on a possible rights issue, two sources familiar…
Egypt’s central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged
Economy
May 27, 2019
Egypt’s central bank keeps key interest rates unchanged
CAIRO, May 23 (Reuters) – Egypt’s central bank on Thursday kept its key interest rates unchanged, in line with a…
France opposed in principle to execution in Iraq of three French Islamic State members
Middle East
May 27, 2019
France opposed in principle to execution in Iraq of three French Islamic State members
PARIS (Reuters) – The French foreign ministry said on Monday it was opposed in principle to the death penalty, but…
Head of Sudan’s military council meets Abu Dhabi crown prince
Middle East
May 27, 2019
Head of Sudan’s military council meets Abu Dhabi crown prince
CAIRO (Reuters) – The head of Sudan’s military council met Abu Dhabi’s crown prince on Sunday, who expressed the United…
China bridles at rare meeting between Taiwan and US security officials
World
May 27, 2019
China bridles at rare meeting between Taiwan and US security officials
TAIPEI (Reuters) – China responded angrily on Monday as Taiwan confirmed the first meeting in more than four decades between…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
Middle East
May 26, 2019
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on…
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban
Middle East
May 26, 2019
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban
KABUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany, a leading donor and member of the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan, has been talking with the…
Support for abortion rights grows as some US states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Society
May 26, 2019
Support for abortion rights grows as some US states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans have become more supportive of abortion rights over the past year, even as a wave…