Middle East
Iran ‘never seeks war’ with US, says Rouhani
June 26, 2019
Iran ‘never seeks war’ with US, says Rouhani
Iran “never seeks war” with the United States, President Hassan Rouhani said as he sought to rein in soaring tensions…
Saudi forces say they have captured leader of Yemen branch of Islamic State
June 26, 2019
Saudi forces say they have captured leader of Yemen branch of Islamic State
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi special forces have captured the leader of the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State militant group,…
Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property
June 26, 2019
Lebanese town bans Muslims from buying, renting property
BEIRUT (AP) — Mohammed Awwad and his fiancee, both Muslims, recently found an affordable apartment for rent online in a…
Nearly a year after currency crisis, unemployed Turks still ‘can’t dream’
June 26, 2019
Nearly a year after currency crisis, unemployed Turks still ‘can’t dream’
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Murat Abi found employment in construction after moving to Istanbul from eastern Turkey four years ago, including…
Palestinian refugees say Trump cannot bury right of return
June 26, 2019
Palestinian refugees say Trump cannot bury right of return
BAQAA CAMP, Jordan (Reuters) – A U.S. Middle East peace plan is stirring anger and apprehension in Palestinian refugee camps…
U.N. chief says important Mideast peace efforts realize two-state vision
June 26, 2019
U.N. chief says important Mideast peace efforts realize two-state vision
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday it was important “to pursue peace efforts to…
Iraq, U.N. in talks over prosecution of Islamic State prisoners in SDF detention
June 26, 2019
Iraq, U.N. in talks over prosecution of Islamic State prisoners in SDF detention
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq is in talks with the United Nations over whether it can prosecute foreign Islamic State fighters…
South African sisters describe Saudi detention and complain to U.N.
June 26, 2019
South African sisters describe Saudi detention and complain to U.N.
GENEVA (Reuters) – Two South African sisters who were imprisoned in Saudi Arabia, initially without charge, described their ordeal on…
Syrians returning home to reach one million once safe zone created: Erdogan
June 25, 2019
Syrians returning home to reach one million once safe zone created: Erdogan
ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he believed the number of Syrians returning from Turkey to their…
Long line of Israeli-Palestinian peace bids precede Trump push
June 25, 2019
Long line of Israeli-Palestinian peace bids precede Trump push
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The United States is holding an economic conference in Bahrain on Tuesday and Wednesday to encourage investment…