Middle East
US preparing to withdraw all remaining troops from northern Syria: Defense Secretary
October 13, 2019
US preparing to withdraw all remaining troops from northern Syria: Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is poised to evacuate about 1,000 US troops from northern Syria, Defense Secretary Mark…
Erdogan says Turkish-led offensive to extend further along Syrian border
October 13, 2019
Erdogan says Turkish-led offensive to extend further along Syrian border
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s incursion into Syria will stretch from Kobani in the west to Hasaka in the east, going…
Khamenei tells Iran’s Guards to develop more advanced, modern weapons
October 13, 2019
Khamenei tells Iran’s Guards to develop more advanced, modern weapons
DUBAI (Reuters) – Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards on Sunday to develop more advanced and…
IS supporters escape as Turkish troops near key Syrian town
October 13, 2019
IS supporters escape as Turkish troops near key Syrian town
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Turkish forces approached a key Kurdish-held town in northern Syria on Sunday, setting off clashes that…
Arab League condemns Turkish incursion to Syria
October 13, 2019
Arab League condemns Turkish incursion to Syria
The Arab League’s foreign ministries on Saturday condemned the Turkish incursion to Syria, viewing it as a violation of the UN’s decisions…
UK remains a long way from Brexit deal – Downing Street source
October 13, 2019
UK remains a long way from Brexit deal – Downing Street source
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain remains a long way from agreeing a final Brexit deal and the next few days will…
Trump says he’s an ‘island of one’ on Syria
October 13, 2019
Trump says he’s an ‘island of one’ on Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is an “island of one” for removing US forces from…
Media mogul, academic face off as Tunisians choose president
October 13, 2019
Media mogul, academic face off as Tunisians choose president
Tunisians began voting on Sunday in a presidential runoff pitting a conservative academic against a media magnate fresh out of…
Iran offers to mediate between Syrian Kurds, Turkey
October 12, 2019
Iran offers to mediate between Syrian Kurds, Turkey
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran offered on Saturday to engage Syrian Kurds, Syria’s government and Turkey in talks to establish security…
Turkish invasion raises fears of Islamic State prison break
October 12, 2019
Turkish invasion raises fears of Islamic State prison break
BEIRUT (AP) — In the sprawling al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, Islamic State wives and widows have set up special…