Middle East
Major Pakistan party alleges vote rigging as Khan tipped for victory
July 26, 2018
Major Pakistan party alleges vote rigging as Khan tipped for victory
Pakistan’s incumbent party rejected early election results Thursday that suggested former cricket hero Imran Khan was on his way to…
Wary of US ally, Syrian Kurds look to Damascus for talks
July 26, 2018
Wary of US ally, Syrian Kurds look to Damascus for talks
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syria’s Kurds are trying to forge ties with Damascus as they seek to protect gains made in…
Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack
July 26, 2018
Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Red Sea lane after Houthi attack
DUBAI (Reuters) – Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it was “temporarily halting” all oil shipments through the…
Death toll in devastating IS attacks in Syria climbs to 216
July 26, 2018
Death toll in devastating IS attacks in Syria climbs to 216
A Syrian government official says the death toll from coordinated attacks the previous day by the Islamic State group on…
Hundreds of Gazans protest UN agency layoffs, pay cuts
July 26, 2018
Hundreds of Gazans protest UN agency layoffs, pay cuts
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Employees of the UN Palestinian refugee agency escalated their protest Wednesday in the Gaza…
Israel nation-state law serves as rallying cry for each side’s political base
July 25, 2018
Israel nation-state law serves as rallying cry for each side’s political base
Early Thursday morning after what seemed like an all-night shouting match in Israel’s Knesset, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strolled out…
With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies
July 25, 2018
With economy faltering, Iran appoints two new heads of key agencies
(Reuters) – Iran’s cabinet appointed new heads at two of the government’s top economic institutions, as the country grapples with…
Turkish parliament to vote on security law to replace emergency rule
July 25, 2018
Turkish parliament to vote on security law to replace emergency rule
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s parliament is expected to hold a final vote on Wednesday on a security law giving authorities…
Pakistan votes as suicide blast kills 28
July 25, 2018
Pakistan votes as suicide blast kills 28
Pakistanis voted Wednesday in elections that could propel former World Cup cricketer Imran Khan to power, as security fears intensified…
Dozens dead in IS attacks on southern Syria: monitor
July 25, 2018
Dozens dead in IS attacks on southern Syria: monitor
A string of suicide attacks in Syria by the Islamic State group has killed at least 40 people, mostly pro-regime…