UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress
Middle East
November 29, 2018
UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress
GENEVA/ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia, Turkey and Iran failed to make any tangible progress in setting up a Syrian constitutional…
At least 10 dead in attack on G4S site in Kabul: health ministry
Middle East
November 29, 2018
At least 10 dead in attack on G4S site in Kabul: health ministry
KABUL (Reuters) – At least 10 people were killed and 19 were wounded in an attack on a compound…
Oil falls, heading for biggest monthly slide since 2008
Business
November 29, 2018
Oil falls, heading for biggest monthly slide since 2008
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil fell on Thursday, bringing losses for the month so far to 23 percent, marking its…
Yemen’s peace talks to start in Sweden next week: British envoy
Middle East
November 29, 2018
Yemen’s peace talks to start in Sweden next week: British envoy
DUBAI (Reuters) – Britain’s ambassador to Yemen said on Thursday UN-led talks seeking an end to Yemen’s war will…
US Cabinet members defend close Saudi ties, lawmakers unconvinced
Middle East
November 29, 2018
US Cabinet members defend close Saudi ties, lawmakers unconvinced
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two senior US Cabinet members urged senators on Wednesday not to downgrade ties with Saudi Arabia…
China envoy warns of dire consequences
World
November 28, 2018
China envoy warns of dire consequences
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China is going to this week’s G-20 summit hoping for a deal to ease a damaging trade…
Lebanon exceeds budget, needs a new government: finance minister
Middle East
November 28, 2018
Lebanon exceeds budget, needs a new government: finance minister
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Highly-indebted Lebanon has exceeded its budget for 2018 and authorities are taking steps to make sure…
Saudi Arabia wants united front on oil output; Russia and Nigeria hold out
Business
November 28, 2018
Saudi Arabia wants united front on oil output; Russia and Nigeria hold out
ABUJA/MOSCOW (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will not cut oil output on its own to stabilize the market, Energy Minister…
In phone calls, Turkey’s Erdogan urges Putin, Poroshenko to diplomatic solution: Turkish source
World
November 28, 2018
In phone calls, Turkey’s Erdogan urges Putin, Poroshenko to diplomatic solution: Turkish source
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in separate phone calls to resolve…
Afghan president forms team to negotiate peace with Taliban
Middle East
November 28, 2018
Afghan president forms team to negotiate peace with Taliban
GENEVA (Reuters) – Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has formed a 12-strong negotiating team to seek a peace agreement that…