Middle East
Airstrikes, roadblocks trap civilians in Libya’s Tripoli
April 29, 2019
Airstrikes, roadblocks trap civilians in Libya’s Tripoli
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan forces loyal to a former military commander have intensified their airstrikes on Tripoli, where heavy fighting…
Algeria’s finance minister, ex police chief in court amid graft investigations
April 29, 2019
Algeria’s finance minister, ex police chief in court amid graft investigations
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s finance minister and ex police chief appeared in court on Monday, joining a list of powerful…
Turkey says UAE spy suspect committed suicide in prison
April 29, 2019
Turkey says UAE spy suspect committed suicide in prison
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A man held by Turkey on suspicion of spying for the United Arab Emirates has committed suicide…
Libyan forces push back against Haftar in house-to-house battles
April 29, 2019
Libyan forces push back against Haftar in house-to-house battles
TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Forces backing Libya’s internationally recognized government fought house-to-house battles with troops loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar…
US general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran
April 29, 2019
US general says he will ensure necessary resources to counter Iran
CAIRO (Reuters) – US Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Saturday the United States would deploy the necessary…
Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move
April 28, 2019
Iran says leaving nuclear treaty one of many options after US sanctions move
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran said on Sunday it could quit a treaty against the spread of nuclear weapons after the…
Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps
April 28, 2019
Pope appeals for evacuation of refugees in Libya camps
MILAN (Reuters) – Pope Francis called on Sunday for the evacuation of refugees held in detention camps in Libya as…
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria
April 28, 2019
Militant attacks kill 22 government troops in north Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked militants launched attacks early Saturday on government forces positions in northern Syria killing and wounding dozens…
Air raids on Libya’s capital: AFP, witnesses
April 28, 2019
Air raids on Libya’s capital: AFP, witnesses
Air raids were carried out Saturday night on the Libyan capital Tripoli, according to AFP journalists and residents who heard…
Sudan protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint civilian-military council
April 28, 2019
Sudan protest leaders, army rulers agree on joint civilian-military council
Sudan’s protest leaders and army rulers agreed Saturday to establish a joint civilian-military ruling council, a major breakthrough in talks…