Middle East
Sudanese opposition leader’s daughter jailed over protests: party
March 11, 2019
Sudanese opposition leader’s daughter jailed over protests: party
CAIRO (Reuters) – The deputy head of Sudan’s opposition Umma Party was sentenced to a week in prison on Sunday…
Restive Algeria awaits decisive move from returned president
March 11, 2019
Restive Algeria awaits decisive move from returned president
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerian workers are holding scattered walkouts and students are gathering for protests as their tense nation…
Saudi Arabia to cut crude oil exports in April: Saudi official
March 11, 2019
Saudi Arabia to cut crude oil exports in April: Saudi official
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia plans to cut its crude oil exports in April to below 7 million barrels per…
Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope
March 11, 2019
Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope
BAGHDAD (AP) — Baghdad’s main commercial district has seen more bombings than its residents can count. Death visited almost daily…
Bouteflika ‘returns’ to strike-hit Algeria from Geneva
March 11, 2019
Bouteflika ‘returns’ to strike-hit Algeria from Geneva
Thousands of students and public transport workers went on strike in Algeria Sunday against Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth…
New Assad statue triggers protest in cradle of Syrian revolt
March 11, 2019
New Assad statue triggers protest in cradle of Syrian revolt
AMMAN (Reuters) – Hundreds of Syrians in the southern city of Deraa protested on Sunday at the erection of a…
Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit
March 11, 2019
Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Baghdad, Iraq’s government said on Monday, on an official visit…
Clashes break out in Yemen’s key port city after cease-fire
March 10, 2019
Clashes break out in Yemen’s key port city after cease-fire
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Fighting erupted in Yemen’s key port city of Hodeida on Sunday, the first significant clashes since…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian during Gaza protests: health ministry
March 10, 2019
Israeli troops kill Palestinian during Gaza protests: health ministry
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian and wounded 42 others taking part on Friday in weekly protests…
With shrouded faces, Islamic State fighters stand guard over final enclave
March 10, 2019
With shrouded faces, Islamic State fighters stand guard over final enclave
BAGHOUZ, Syria (Reuters) – Armed with assault rifles and with faces wrapped in scarves, the Islamic State fighters visible at…