Middle East
German minister lands in Iran in bid to save nuclear pact
June 10, 2019
German minister lands in Iran in bid to save nuclear pact
TEHRAN (Reuters) – Germany’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran to hold talks with President Hassan Rouhani on Monday, as…
Qatar urges de-escalation in US-Iran row
June 10, 2019
Qatar urges de-escalation in US-Iran row
LONDON (Reuters) – Qatar and other countries have been talking to both Iran and the United States about de-escalation, Qatari…
Americans believe war with Iran is coming
June 9, 2019
Americans believe war with Iran is coming
US President Donald Trump’s administration has ratcheted up its “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran in recent months, raising concerns that the…
Pope appeals for peace, dialogue in Sudan
June 9, 2019
Pope appeals for peace, dialogue in Sudan
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace in Sudan following a bloody crackdown by security forces…
Germany fights to salvage Iran nuclear deal as deadline looms
June 9, 2019
Germany fights to salvage Iran nuclear deal as deadline looms
While the US is busy saber-rattling in the Persian Gulf, Germany’s foreign minister is working to preserve the Iran nuclear…
Sudan police try to quell civil disobedience campaign
June 9, 2019
Sudan police try to quell civil disobedience campaign
Sudanese police fired warning shots Sunday to disperse protesters building roadblocks in the capital, as part of a civil disobedience…
US envoy, in interview, does not rule out Israeli annexation in West Bank
June 9, 2019
US envoy, in interview, does not rule out Israeli annexation in West Bank
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The US ambassador to Israel did not rule out an Israeli move to annex parts of the…
Iran urges Europe to normalize economic ties with it or face consequences
June 9, 2019
Iran urges Europe to normalize economic ties with it or face consequences
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday that Europe was not in a position to criticize Tehran for its military…
Syrian football goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
June 8, 2019
Syrian football goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian football goalkeeper who became an icon of the rebellion against President Bashar Assad has died…
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
June 8, 2019
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
A US general has asked the German military to extend its aerial reconnaissance and tank missions in Syria to help…