US touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
World
October 24, 2017
US touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
The timing of US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ trip to the Philippines this week couldn’t have been better, coming just…
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants
Middle East
October 24, 2017
Australia expands security assistance to Philippines to combat Islamist militants
Australia on Tuesday announced the expansion of its security support to the Philippines, which will involve training in urban counter-terrorism,…
Kurds report Iraq attack south of oil export pipeline, Iraqis say no clashes
Middle East
October 24, 2017
Kurds report Iraq attack south of oil export pipeline, Iraqis say no clashes
Kurdistan regional authorities accused Iraqi forces of launching an attack on Tuesday towards the Turkish border, where a section of…
Tillerson pays flying visit to Afghanistan to discuss US strategy
Middle East
October 23, 2017
Tillerson pays flying visit to Afghanistan to discuss US strategy
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday discussed with Afghan leaders the US strategy for ending America’s longest war,…
Iraq PM to visit Turkey on Wednesday, discuss Northern Iraq referendum: Turkish sources
Middle East
October 23, 2017
Iraq PM to visit Turkey on Wednesday, discuss Northern Iraq referendum: Turkish sources
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will visit Turkey on Wednesday to discuss potential joint steps against northern Iraq’s Kurdish Regional…
Widow of slain US soldier says Trump call ‘made me cry even worse’
World
October 23, 2017
Widow of slain US soldier says Trump call ‘made me cry even worse’
The widow of a US Army sergeant killed in Niger this month said on Monday that President Donald Trump “made…
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal optimistic about Twitter investment: CNBC
Middle East
October 23, 2017
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal optimistic about Twitter investment: CNBC
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who owns investment firm Kingdom Holding, said in an interview with CNBC on Monday that…
YPG fighters credit Ocalan with Syria victory
Middle East
October 23, 2017
YPG fighters credit Ocalan with Syria victory
Fighters with the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia have credited Kurdish leader Abdullah Ocalan with their victory over Islamic State in…
Russian radio station says intruder stabs presenter in neck
World
October 23, 2017
Russian radio station says intruder stabs presenter in neck
An intruder forced his way into the offices of Russian radio station Ekho Moskvy and stabbed one of the station’s…
End ‘containment’ of asylum-seekers on islands, aid groups tell Greek PM
World
October 23, 2017
End ‘containment’ of asylum-seekers on islands, aid groups tell Greek PM
Over a dozen human rights groups and aid organizations wrote to Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday urging him…