UN says believes Afghanistan air strike killed civilians
Middle East
November 9, 2017
UN says believes Afghanistan air strike killed civilians
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan said at least 10 civilians may have been killed by an air strike in…
US, China sign $250 billion in deals during Trump visit
World
November 9, 2017
US, China sign $250 billion in deals during Trump visit
President Donald Trump can return to the United States claiming to have snagged over $250 billion in deals from his…
Iran calls Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh ‘reaction’ to Saudi aggression
Middle East
November 8, 2017
Iran calls Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh ‘reaction’ to Saudi aggression
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthis targeting Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh were a…
Saudi Arabia makes further anti-graft arrests: sources
Middle East
November 8, 2017
Saudi Arabia makes further anti-graft arrests: sources
Saudi Arabian authorities have made further arrests in an anti-corruption crackdown on the kingdom’s political and business elite, sources familiar…
Oil steadies as Middle East tensions offset concern over China demand
Business
November 8, 2017
Oil steadies as Middle East tensions offset concern over China demand
Oil steadied on Wednesday as Chinese crude imports fell to a one-year low, but losses were offset by investor caution…
EU, US affirm Lebanon support, diverging from Saudi
Middle East
November 8, 2017
EU, US affirm Lebanon support, diverging from Saudi
The European Union on Wednesday affirmed support for Lebanon following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, echoing US backing…
US forces ‘illegal invaders’ in Syria: Assad advisor
Middle East
November 8, 2017
US forces ‘illegal invaders’ in Syria: Assad advisor
US and Turkish troops are “illegal invader” forces on Syrian territory and Syria will “deal with” them, a top adviser…
US calls for UN action against Iran over Yemen missile
Middle East
November 8, 2017
US calls for UN action against Iran over Yemen missile
The United States accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying Yemen’s Houthi rebels with a missile that was fired into Saudi…
Trump to ask China to cut financial links with North Korea: White House official
World
November 8, 2017
Trump to ask China to cut financial links with North Korea: White House official
US President Donald Trump will ask China to cut its financial links with North Korea and to abide by UN…
Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling
World
November 7, 2017
Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday affirmed the rights of devotees of faiths outside the country’s officially recognized religions, in a…