Middle East
Pakistan blames Iran-based separatists for deadly Baluchistan attack
April 21, 2019
Pakistan blames Iran-based separatists for deadly Baluchistan attack
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told reporters on Saturday that “terrorist outfits” that carried out a deadly attack against…
Libya: ‘New phase’ in fight for Tripoli
April 21, 2019
Libya: ‘New phase’ in fight for Tripoli
Fresh clashes broke out in the Libyan capital’s southern districts on Saturday as the years long conflict between the country’s rival…
Rafah border opens for Gazan Umrah pilgrims
April 21, 2019
Rafah border opens for Gazan Umrah pilgrims
Egyptian authorities will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza strip on Sunday in one direction for the…
Turkey arrests 2 people suspected of spying for UAE
April 21, 2019
Turkey arrests 2 people suspected of spying for UAE
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Friday formally arrested two men on charges of spying for the United Arab…
Powerful Emirati crown prince entangled by Mueller report
April 21, 2019
Powerful Emirati crown prince entangled by Mueller report
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the most powerful leaders in the United Arab Emirates has found himself…
Iraq summit brings together rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran
April 21, 2019
Iraq summit brings together rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — A summit organized by Iraq brought together regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Saturday as part…
110 Kosovars, mostly children and women, returned from Syria
April 21, 2019
110 Kosovars, mostly children and women, returned from Syria
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo authorities announced Saturday they have brought back from Syria 110 Kosovar citizens, mostly women and…
Afghan communications ministry attacked, at least two gunmen killed
April 20, 2019
Afghan communications ministry attacked, at least two gunmen killed
KABUL (Reuters) – Gunmen attacked the communications ministry in the center of Kabul on Saturday, interrupting months of relative calm…
White House says Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar on Monday
April 20, 2019
White House says Trump spoke to Libyan commander Haftar on Monday
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Reuters) – The White House said on Friday that President Donald Trump spoke by phone earlier…
Sudan’s public prosecutor investigating Bashir on suspicion of money laundering: source
April 20, 2019
Sudan’s public prosecutor investigating Bashir on suspicion of money laundering: source
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s public prosecutor has begun investigating ousted President Omar al-Bashir on charges of money laundering and the…