Middle East
U.S. top court backs Sudan over American sailors in USS Cole bombing case
March 27, 2019
U.S. top court backs Sudan over American sailors in USS Cole bombing case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday prevented American sailors injured in the deadly 2000 al Qaeda bombing…
Brazil likely to sign energy cooperation agreement with Israel: minister
March 27, 2019
Brazil likely to sign energy cooperation agreement with Israel: minister
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil is likely to sign an energy sector cooperation agreement with Israel during President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit…
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
March 27, 2019
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
TUNIS (Reuters) – A commission seeking justice for families of people who suffered torture and other rights abuses during decades…
The Latest: Montenegro arrests suspected migrant smugglers
March 26, 2019
The Latest: Montenegro arrests suspected migrant smugglers
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on migrants trying to get to Europe (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Montenegrin police…
Netanyahu back in Israel, consults with military
March 26, 2019
Netanyahu back in Israel, consults with military
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned home from Washington on Tuesday, heading straight into military consultations after…
US decision on Golan Heights breaches international law: Arab League chief
March 26, 2019
US decision on Golan Heights breaches international law: Arab League chief
Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul Gheit denounced the Monday announcement by US President Donald Trump recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the…
Gulf states reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
March 26, 2019
Gulf states reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
DUBAI (Reuters) – Four Gulf Arab states on Tuesday rejected a U.S. decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan…
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…