Middle East
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
October 16, 2018
Rubio: No amount of money could ‘purchase back our credibility on human rights’ if US doesn’t take action after Khashoggi’s disappearance
Washington (CNN) ̶ Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio said the United States will lose its credibility on human rights if…
Russian-backed Crimea to boost trade, transport ties with Syria
October 16, 2018
Russian-backed Crimea to boost trade, transport ties with Syria
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has tentative plans to visit Russian-backed Crimea in April 2019 and is…
Pompeo meets Saudi king over Khashoggi case, Turks to search consul’s residence
October 16, 2018
Pompeo meets Saudi king over Khashoggi case, Turks to search consul’s residence
RIYADH/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Tuesday to discuss the…
The female car mechanic driving change in patriarchal Pakistan
October 16, 2018
The female car mechanic driving change in patriarchal Pakistan
Since picking up a wrench as one of the first female car mechanics in conservative Pakistan, Uzma Nawaz has faced…
Israeli fire wounds 32 Palestinians in Gaza beach protest
October 16, 2018
Israeli fire wounds 32 Palestinians in Gaza beach protest
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza’s Health Ministry says 32 Palestinians have been wounded by Israeli fire during…
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
October 16, 2018
Fourteen Iranian security forces kidnapped on border with Pakistan
LONDON (Reuters) – Fourteen Iranian security forces, including members of the Revolutionary Guards, were kidnapped on the border with…
Australian PM criticized for possibly recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital
October 16, 2018
Australian PM criticized for possibly recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, whose government faces a crucial by-election in four days, said on…
‘Price of democracy’: Afghans risking their lives to vote
October 16, 2018
‘Price of democracy’: Afghans risking their lives to vote
From a university student to a middle-aged housewife, Afghans planning to vote in the October 20 parliamentary election say they…
UN says cyclone hitting Yemen leaving ‘extensive damage’
October 16, 2018
UN says cyclone hitting Yemen leaving ‘extensive damage’
CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations says strong winds and heavy rain from cyclone Luban have injured 33 people…
Jihadists fail to quit Syria buffer, throwing deal into doubt
October 15, 2018
Jihadists fail to quit Syria buffer, throwing deal into doubt
Jihadists in Syria’s Idlib failed to meet a Monday deadline to leave a planned buffer zone ringing the country’s…