Middle East
Second Israeli strikes hit Syria as Trump calls for bombs to stop
June 3, 2019
Second Israeli strikes hit Syria as Trump calls for bombs to stop
Israel launched a second round of strikes against Syria in 24 hours on Sunday, state media reported, as US President…
Berlin ready to fetch ‘IS’ German children after court case
June 3, 2019
Berlin ready to fetch ‘IS’ German children after court case
Germany’s Foreign Ministry, reacting to a legal bid by two girls’ grandparents before a Berlin administrative court, declared its readiness…
Two dead as Sudan military rulers try to disperse sit-in
June 3, 2019
Two dead as Sudan military rulers try to disperse sit-in
At least two protesters were shot dead Monday as Sudan’s military rulers tried to break up a sit-in outside Khartoum’s…
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.…