Middle East
The Latest: Spain busts trafficking gang in northern Africa
March 26, 2019
The Latest: Spain busts trafficking gang in northern Africa
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on migrants trying to get to Europe (all times local): 10:15 a.m. Spanish police…
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
March 26, 2019
Trump’s Golan recognition: A dangerous precedent?
In an abrupt break with decades of US policy, President Donald Trump on Monday signed a presidential proclamation to recognize…
Jordan’s King Abdullah cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy announcement
March 26, 2019
Jordan’s King Abdullah cancels Romania trip over Jerusalem embassy announcement
(CNN)–Jordan’s King Abdullah has scrapped a planned visit to Romania following the Romanian Prime Minister’s comments about moving her country’s…
Study: Sexual torture widespread for migrants seeking Europe
March 26, 2019
Study: Sexual torture widespread for migrants seeking Europe
PARIS (AP) — Migrants trying to reach Europe face routine rape and sexual torture throughout their journey and especially in…
No halt to Gaza flare-up despite ‘ceasefire’
March 26, 2019
No halt to Gaza flare-up despite ‘ceasefire’
Israel kept up air strikes on Gaza into Tuesday and Palestinian militants launched new rockets despite a reported ceasefire deal,…
The Latest: WHO says it’s delivered medical aid to Gaza
March 25, 2019
The Latest: WHO says it’s delivered medical aid to Gaza
KFAR SABA, Israel (AP) — The Latest on developments in Israel and the Palestinian territories (all times local): 1:30 p.m.…
Iranian human rights lawyer sentenced to 38 years in prison, her family says
March 25, 2019
Iranian human rights lawyer sentenced to 38 years in prison, her family says
(CNN)–Prominent Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been sentenced to 38 years in prison and 148 lashes, according to…
Heavy weapons fire rocks Yemen’s Hodeidah as U.N. pushes to clinch troop pullout
March 25, 2019
Heavy weapons fire rocks Yemen’s Hodeidah as U.N. pushes to clinch troop pullout
ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s warring parties exchanged heavy weapons fire overnight in Hodeidah, residents and military sources said, as the…
Image of Jacinda Ardern projected onto world’s tallest building
March 25, 2019
Image of Jacinda Ardern projected onto world’s tallest building
(CNN) — Through her stoic resolve and empathy for the victims, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the reluctant face of…
Thousands of Moroccan teachers stage protest over pay terms
March 25, 2019
Thousands of Moroccan teachers stage protest over pay terms
RABAT (Reuters) – About 10,000 teachers staged a new protest in the Moroccan capital Rabat on Sunday to demand permanent…