Iran rejects talks on missiles, but says will not increase range
Middle East
January 29, 2019
Iran rejects talks on missiles, but says will not increase range
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran on Tuesday dismissed calls from the United States and Europe for curbs on its ballistic missiles,…
US committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan
Middle East
January 28, 2019
US committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan
KABUL (Reuters) – A senior US government official, speaking after six days of US peace talks with Afghan Taliban militants,…
Bahrain closer to extradition of footballer held in Thailand
Middle East
January 28, 2019
Bahrain closer to extradition of footballer held in Thailand
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain’s government has submitted documents for the extradition of Hakeem Al Araibi, a Bahraini refugee footballer held…
Aramco doubles down with $1.6bn bet on Hyundai Oilbank
Middle East
January 28, 2019
Aramco doubles down with $1.6bn bet on Hyundai Oilbank
SEOUL (Reuters) – State-owned Saudi Aramco plans to invest up to $1.6 billion for a nearly 20 percent stake in…
Hezbollah could ‘for years’ enter Israel, group’s leader says after tunnels found
Middle East
January 27, 2019
Hezbollah could ‘for years’ enter Israel, group’s leader says after tunnels found
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran-backed Hezbollah has “for years” been able to enter Israel, the Lebanese group’s leader said on…
One dead after protesters storm Turkish military camp in north Iraq: Kurdish officials
Middle East
January 27, 2019
One dead after protesters storm Turkish military camp in north Iraq: Kurdish officials
DOHUK, Iraq (Reuters) – One protester was killed and at least 10 others wounded when they stormed a Turkish…
Round of US-Taliban talks ends with progress on draft peace deal: Taliban officials
Middle East
January 26, 2019
Round of US-Taliban talks ends with progress on draft peace deal: Taliban officials
KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – Taliban negotiators and United States officials meeting in Qatar on Saturday finalised clauses to be…
Sudan opposition leader says Bashir “must leave” as hundreds march
Middle East
January 26, 2019
Sudan opposition leader says Bashir “must leave” as hundreds march
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – The leader of Sudan’s largest opposition party demanded that President Omar al-Bashir’s administration bow to mass…
Qatar to pay aid into Gaza, with Hamas approval
Middle East
January 26, 2019
Qatar to pay aid into Gaza, with Hamas approval
GAZA (Reuters) – Qatar on Friday said it will pay $20 million in humanitarian aid to boost the ailing…
China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security
World
January 25, 2019
China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security
BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Chinese authorities are holding an Australian writer, who used to be a Chinese citizen, on suspicion of…