Middle East
Gazans call on Saudi Arabia to free imprisoned relatives
October 16, 2019
Gazans call on Saudi Arabia to free imprisoned relatives
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Several families of Palestinians detainees imprisoned by Saudi Arabia held a rare protest in…
Turkey defies its NATO allies in Syria, as Russia steps in
October 16, 2019
Turkey defies its NATO allies in Syria, as Russia steps in
AKCAKALE, Turkey (AP) — Russia said it was working to prevent a conflict between advancing Turkish and Syrian government forces…
Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality
October 16, 2019
Afghan refugee’s ‘Dream’ coffee shop in Iran becomes reality
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — With each serving of French press coffee poured delicately into a cup with steamed milk, 21-year-old…
Foreigners exit northeastern Syria fearing government reach
October 16, 2019
Foreigners exit northeastern Syria fearing government reach
SEMELKA, Syria (AP) — It was a sign of the sudden transformation sweeping Kurdish-run northeast Syria: foreign aid workers and…
Wildfires spread through parts of Lebanon, Syria
October 16, 2019
Wildfires spread through parts of Lebanon, Syria
DAMOUR, Lebanon (AP) — Wildfires spread through parts of Lebanon on Tuesday after forcing some residents to flee their homes…
Syrian Kurds defend key town as Pence, Pompeo sent to press Turkey
October 16, 2019
Syrian Kurds defend key town as Pence, Pompeo sent to press Turkey
Kurdish fighters battled to defend a key Syrian border town from Turkish-backed forces in a flare-up of violence Tuesday as…
Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Turkey’s economy with sanctions
October 15, 2019
Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Turkey’s economy with sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Turkey’s economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions aimed at restraining the Turks’ assault against Kurdish fighters…
Russia moves to fill void left by US in northern Syria
October 15, 2019
Russia moves to fill void left by US in northern Syria
CEYLANPINAR, Turkey (AP) — Russia moved to fill the void left by the United States in northern Syria, deploying troops…
US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes
October 15, 2019
US pullout from Syria leaves a major prize for its foes
The US decision to withdraw from northeastern Syria after paving the way for a Turkish invasion has placed the oil-rich…
UN urges Turkey to investigate executions in Syria
October 15, 2019
UN urges Turkey to investigate executions in Syria
GENEVA (Reuters) – Turkey could be deemed responsible for summary executions by an affiliated armed group of captured Kurdish fighters…