Middle East
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
September 14, 2019
UAE says 6 troops killed in ‘collision,’ without elaborating
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Six Emirati troops have been killed in a “collision,” the United Arab Emirates said…
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since August 28
September 14, 2019
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since August 28
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan’s Blue Nile state since Aug. 28, the…
Saudi Arabia says fires at Aramco sites ‘under control’ after drone attacks
September 14, 2019
Saudi Arabia says fires at Aramco sites ‘under control’ after drone attacks
RIYADH (Reuters) – Drone attacks on two Saudi Aramco factories in Abqaiq and Khurais provinces on Saturday sparked fires that…
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse
September 14, 2019
Afghan Taliban send team to Russia after US talks collapse
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) – The Taliban have sent a delegation to Russia to discuss prospects for a withdrawal of US…
U.S. Justice Department to release name of shadowy figure in 9/11 case
September 13, 2019
U.S. Justice Department to release name of shadowy figure in 9/11 case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday said it would release the name of an individual sought by…
Death threats ‘broke my heart’ says popular Lebanese band singer
September 13, 2019
Death threats ‘broke my heart’ says popular Lebanese band singer
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The lead singer of one of the Middle East’s most popular bands said on Thursday…
Syrian activists: Car bomb in northern town; several wounded
September 13, 2019
Syrian activists: Car bomb in northern town; several wounded
BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian opposition activists say a car bombing in a town in northern Syria controlled by Turkey-backed opposition…
Unable to vote, Palestinians shrug off Israel’s elections
September 13, 2019
Unable to vote, Palestinians shrug off Israel’s elections
MAS’HA, West Bank (AP) — Barhoum Saleh’s town is surrounded by Jewish settlements, the sign above his roadside mechanic shop…
‘I cannot stay silent’: Turkish rappers get political
September 13, 2019
‘I cannot stay silent’: Turkish rappers get political
A 15-minute rap song has taken Turkey by storm, touching a nerve in the polarised society at a time when…
Sudanese on the streets, call for new judicial appointments
September 13, 2019
Sudanese on the streets, call for new judicial appointments
CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of Sudanese rallied in the capital Khartoum on Thursday in the largest protest since the country’s…