Middle East
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
September 17, 2019
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calls on fighters to free detained jihadis and families
The leader of the “Islamic State” group released an alleged audio recording on Monday calling on followers to free jihadis…
Jihad, history link Taliban to al-Qaida in Afghanistan
September 17, 2019
Jihad, history link Taliban to al-Qaida in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban promised Washington during months of negotiations that the United States would never again be attacked…
Taliban claims deadly strike near rally for Afghan President Ghani
September 17, 2019
Taliban claims deadly strike near rally for Afghan President Ghani
Two blasts rocked Afghanistan on Tuesday, one near a campaign rally for President Ashraf Ghani in Parwan province and another…
Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
September 17, 2019
Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader announced on Tuesday that “there will be no talks with the US at…
Israel votes on Netanyahu’s political survival
September 17, 2019
Israel votes on Netanyahu’s political survival
Israel began voting in its second election in five months Tuesday that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin…
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
September 17, 2019
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
The United States readied its response Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said…
Japan foreign minister expresses concern over global economy from attacks on Saudi
September 16, 2019
Japan foreign minister expresses concern over global economy from attacks on Saudi
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday that he agreed with US Secretary of State Mike…
Algeria poll on December 12: interim president
September 16, 2019
Algeria poll on December 12: interim president
Algeria is to hold a presidential election on December 12, five months into a political vacuum since longtime leader Abdelaziz…
Outsider leads after divisive Tunisia presidential poll
September 16, 2019
Outsider leads after divisive Tunisia presidential poll
Political outsider Kais Saied was leading Tunisia’s election with just over a quarter of votes counted, the election commission said…
Netanyahu, Gantz spur supporters on eve of tense Israeli polls
September 16, 2019
Netanyahu, Gantz spur supporters on eve of tense Israeli polls
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz sought to galvanise supporters Monday on the eve of…