Middle East
Lebanon’s Berri cites ‘positive atmosphere’ over government: al-Manar
October 10, 2018
Lebanon’s Berri cites ‘positive atmosphere’ over government: al-Manar
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Wednesday some saw “a positive, promising atmosphere” in talks…
9 dead, 25 missing as migrant boat sinks off western Turkey: coast guard
October 10, 2018
9 dead, 25 missing as migrant boat sinks off western Turkey: coast guard
ANKARA (Reuters) – Nine people died after a boat filled with migrants sank off the western coast of Turkey…
US envoy on Afghan peace takes his mission to Pakistan
October 10, 2018
US envoy on Afghan peace takes his mission to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Washington’s newly named point man tasked with finding a peaceful end to Afghanistan’s 17-year war is…
Bahrain building collapse kills four, injures at least 20: ministry
October 10, 2018
Bahrain building collapse kills four, injures at least 20: ministry
DOHA (Reuters) – An apartment building collapsed in Bahrain’s capital late on Tuesday leaving at least four people dead…
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
October 10, 2018
Trump to discuss missing journalist with Saudis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he plans to speak with Saudi Arabian officials about…
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
October 10, 2018
Oil dips as IMF cuts growth outlook; eyes on hurricane
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped on Wednesday after the IMF lowered its global growth forecasts, but markets were…
US student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support
October 10, 2018
US student detained in Israel over alleged boycott support
JERUSALEM (AP) — In a groundbreaking case, Israel has detained an American graduate student at its international airport for…
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters
October 9, 2018
Syria orders amnesty for army deserters
President Assad has promised that anyone who left the army or fled compulsory service will not be prosecuted. Under…
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
October 9, 2018
UN agency resumes cash aid to 9 million Yemenis
CAIRO (AP) — The UN children’s agency says it has resumed emergency cash transfers to 9 million Yemenis after…
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance
October 9, 2018
UN urges Turkey, Saudi Arabia to investigate journalist disappearance
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the “apparent enforced disappearance”…