Iranian forces pulled back from Golan Heights: Russian news agency
Middle East
August 1, 2018
Iranian forces pulled back from Golan Heights: Russian news agency
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Iranian forces have withdrawn their heavy weapons to a distance of 85 km (53 miles) from the…
Tunisia allows boat with migrants to dock after leaving it stranded for two weeks
Middle East
August 1, 2018
Tunisia allows boat with migrants to dock after leaving it stranded for two weeks
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia has agreed to accept a boat carrying around 40 African migrants stranded for two weeks off…
Syrian army gains full control of Yarmouk Basin from Islamic State: Manar TV
Middle East
August 1, 2018
Syrian army gains full control of Yarmouk Basin from Islamic State: Manar TV
AMMAN (Reuters) – The Syrian army and its allies has taken full control of the Yarmouk Basin in southwestern Syria…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll
World
August 1, 2018
Zimbabwe’s ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll
The presidential candidate for Zimbabwe’s main opposition accused the ruling ZANU-PF of trying to steal the general election on…
Norway demands Israel explain seizure of boat bound for Gaza
Middle East
August 1, 2018
Norway demands Israel explain seizure of boat bound for Gaza
OSLO (Reuters) – Norway has asked Israel to explain the legal grounds for detaining a Norwegian-flagged fishing boat seized while…
Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?
Middle East
August 1, 2018
Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s offer of dialogue with Tehran belies a hardening of U.S. policy that intensifies economic…
Two Koreas discuss reducing military tension amid reports of North Korea missile activity
World
July 31, 2018
Two Koreas discuss reducing military tension amid reports of North Korea missile activity
North and South Korea discussed reducing tension but didn’t announce any detailed agreements after military talks on Tuesday, while…
Turkey’s central bank hikes inflation view, defends independence
Middle East
July 31, 2018
Turkey’s central bank hikes inflation view, defends independence
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank on Tuesday sharply raised its inflation forecast for this year and next, saying price…
Oil to hold steady into 2019 as OPEC, U.S. compensate for supply hitches: Reuters poll
Middle East
July 31, 2018
Oil to hold steady into 2019 as OPEC, U.S. compensate for supply hitches: Reuters poll
Oil prices are likely to hold fairly steady this year and next as increased output from OPEC and the U.S.…
Tunisian airport workers call off strike
Middle East
July 31, 2018
Tunisian airport workers call off strike
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian airport employees have called off a strike slated to take place this week after a deal…