Philippines to protest to China over apparent airbase on manmade island
World
January 9, 2018
Philippines to protest to China over apparent airbase on manmade island
The Philippines will make a diplomatic protest to China, which the southeast Asian nation’s defense minister described as having reneged…
Macron urges China, EU to avoid pitfalls of protectionism
World
January 9, 2018
Macron urges China, EU to avoid pitfalls of protectionism
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday offered to open up France to Chinese investment in exchange for greater access to Chinese…
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
Middle East
January 9, 2018
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
Iran and Russia have made no secret of their mutual desire to sideline the United States in the Middle East.…
North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics – South Korea
World
January 9, 2018
North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics – South Korea
North Korea said during rare talks with the South on Tuesday it will send a delegation of high-ranking officials, athletes…
Syrian army says Israel fired at Syria with jets, missiles
Middle East
January 9, 2018
Syrian army says Israel fired at Syria with jets, missiles
Israel attacked Syrian territory three times early on Tuesday with jets and ground-to-ground missiles, Syria’s army said in a statement…
Jordan says it arrests 17 in foiled Islamic State attack plot: state media
Middle East
January 8, 2018
Jordan says it arrests 17 in foiled Islamic State attack plot: state media
Jordan said on Monday it had foiled an Islamic State plot that included plans for a series of attacks last…
Mideast Money: Surge in foreign fund inflows sets stage for Egyptian boom
Egypt
January 8, 2018
Mideast Money: Surge in foreign fund inflows sets stage for Egyptian boom
Encouraged by Egypt’s economic reforms, a major gas find, streamlined business rules and a devalued currency, investors are increasingly optimistic…
UK PM May to reshuffle cabinet
World
January 8, 2018
UK PM May to reshuffle cabinet
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday she would announce changes to her ministerial team soon, with media reports…
Iraq returning displaced civilians from camps to unsafe areas
Middle East
January 8, 2018
Iraq returning displaced civilians from camps to unsafe areas
Iraqi security forces are forcibly returning civilians from refugee camps to unsafe areas in the predominantly Sunni Anbar province, exposing…
Libyan coastguard recovers bodies of two migrants, others missing
Middle East
January 8, 2018
Libyan coastguard recovers bodies of two migrants, others missing
Libya’s coastguard on Sunday recovered the bodies of two female migrants who perished trying to cross the Mediterranean and picked…