Middle East
US-led forces killed 1,300 civilians in IS airstrikes
June 3, 2019
US-led forces killed 1,300 civilians in IS airstrikes
The international coalition battling “Islamic State” (IS) in Iraq and Syria said Friday it had unintentionally killed at least 1,302 civilians in airstrikes…
Islamic bloc supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran conflict
June 2, 2019
Islamic bloc supports Palestinians, backs Saudis in Iran conflict
The leaders of 56 Muslim-majority countries on Saturday opposed any Middle East peace plan that favors Israel and undermines Palestinians.…
Iranian president says talks possible only if Washington shows ‘respect’
June 2, 2019
Iranian president says talks possible only if Washington shows ‘respect’
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday suggested Iran may be willing to hold talks if the United States…
Palestinians say U.S. ‘deal of the century’ will finish off their state
June 2, 2019
Palestinians say U.S. ‘deal of the century’ will finish off their state
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The U.S. blueprint to end the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, still in draft form after…
Eleven wounded in Sudan by gunfire near sit-in -opposition committee
June 2, 2019
Eleven wounded in Sudan by gunfire near sit-in -opposition committee
(Reuters) – At least 11 people were wounded by gunfire near a protest sit-in in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on…
Taliban leader vows to keep fighting in Afghanistan
June 2, 2019
Taliban leader vows to keep fighting in Afghanistan
Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada has declared that an end to the fighting in Afghanistan was not imminent, just as a US envoy was heading…
Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship released by Italian authorities
June 2, 2019
Sea-Watch 3 migrant rescue ship released by Italian authorities
The German NGO Sea-Watch announced that its ship Sea-Watch 3 was released by Italian authorities Saturday after being impounded nearly three weeks ago.…
Iran stays within nuclear deal’s main limits while testing another
June 1, 2019
Iran stays within nuclear deal’s main limits while testing another
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran has stayed within the main restrictions of its nuclear deal, a quarterly report by the UN…
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
June 1, 2019
In Jerusalem, thousands pray at Al-Aqsa on last Friday of Ramadan
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Muslims attended prayers at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem amid tight security on the…
Turkey, Russia face conflicts over Syria’s push into Idlib
June 1, 2019
Turkey, Russia face conflicts over Syria’s push into Idlib
ISTANBUL (AP) — Ankara and Moscow are again facing an escalation of violence in Syria’s last rebel-held territory, a development…