Despite talk of returns, Turkey quietly works to integrate Syrian refugees
Middle East
March 29, 2019
Despite talk of returns, Turkey quietly works to integrate Syrian refugees
GAZIANTEP, Turkey – When his rebel fighter son was killed and life in Syria became impossible for Jamal Sahlabji, he…
In first vote since Turkey’s crisis, Erdogan could lose capital city
Middle East
March 28, 2019
In first vote since Turkey’s crisis, Erdogan could lose capital city
ANKARA (Reuters) – Ismail Akin has voted for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s party for almost 20 years, but the father…
Nissan committee says facts point to legal violations by former chairman Ghosn
World
March 27, 2019
Nissan committee says facts point to legal violations by former chairman Ghosn
YOKOHAMA, Japan (Reuters) – An external committee tasked with recommending ways to improve governance at Nissan Motor Co said on…
Mozambique confirms cholera cases among cyclone victims
World
March 27, 2019
Mozambique confirms cholera cases among cyclone victims
BEIRA, Mozambique (Reuters) – Dozens of fragile patients poured into a clinic in the wrecked Mozambican port city of Beira…
Ousted party seeks to reclaim Kurdish heartlands in Turkish vote
Middle East
March 27, 2019
Ousted party seeks to reclaim Kurdish heartlands in Turkish vote
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) – Actor Kemal Ulusoy and the rest of his Kurdish theater group lost their jobs along with…
Brexit in play: May’s job on the line as parliament tries multiple choice
World
March 27, 2019
Brexit in play: May’s job on the line as parliament tries multiple choice
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected on Wednesday to indicate a date for quitting as the…
‘It’s not about the Benjamins,’ Netanyahu says of U.S. support for Israel
Middle East
March 27, 2019
‘It’s not about the Benjamins,’ Netanyahu says of U.S. support for Israel
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “it’s not about the Benjamins” as he hit back on…
U.S. top court backs Sudan over American sailors in USS Cole bombing case
Middle East
March 27, 2019
U.S. top court backs Sudan over American sailors in USS Cole bombing case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday prevented American sailors injured in the deadly 2000 al Qaeda bombing…
Brazil likely to sign energy cooperation agreement with Israel: minister
Middle East
March 27, 2019
Brazil likely to sign energy cooperation agreement with Israel: minister
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil is likely to sign an energy sector cooperation agreement with Israel during President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit…
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
Middle East
March 27, 2019
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
TUNIS (Reuters) – A commission seeking justice for families of people who suffered torture and other rights abuses during decades…