Middle East
Somalia’s death toll now at 358 as ‘state of war’ planned
October 21, 2017
Somalia’s death toll now at 358 as ‘state of war’ planned
The death toll in Somalia’s deadliest attack has risen to 358 while dozens remain missing. Somalia’s president will announce a…
US says vote likely Monday on Syrian chemical weapons probe
October 21, 2017
US says vote likely Monday on Syrian chemical weapons probe
The United States put a resolution that would extend the work of inspectors seeking to determine who is responsible for…
Israel says will intensify response to Syrian fire
October 21, 2017
Israel says will intensify response to Syrian fire
Five projectiles from Syria set off air raid sirens in Israeli towns on Saturday, prompting the Israeli military to say…
IS claims responsibility for Afghan mosque attack
October 21, 2017
IS claims responsibility for Afghan mosque attack
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in the capital as Afghan officials…
US will not interfere in EU trade with Iran: Tillerson
October 20, 2017
US will not interfere in EU trade with Iran: Tillerson
The United States does not aim to impede European trade and business transactions with Iran despite President Donald Trump’s decision…
US-backed Syrian force declares victory over IS in Raqqa
October 20, 2017
US-backed Syrian force declares victory over IS in Raqqa
A US-backed Syrian force declared victory over the Islamic State group in its former “capital” of Raqqa on Friday, declaring…
Netanyahu lobbies world powers to stem Iraqi Kurd setbacks
October 20, 2017
Netanyahu lobbies world powers to stem Iraqi Kurd setbacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is lobbying world powers to prevent further setbacks to Iraqi Kurds as they lose ground…
Iraqi and Kurdish forces exchange fire at border
October 20, 2017
Iraqi and Kurdish forces exchange fire at border
Iraqi federal and Kurdish forces exchanged fire at their shared border on Friday, capping a dramatic week of maneuvers that…
EU leaders talk up Iran nuclear deal hoping to save it from Trump
October 20, 2017
EU leaders talk up Iran nuclear deal hoping to save it from Trump
European Union leaders on Thursday reaffirmed their full commitment to the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, hoping…
$50,000 payments help grieving Gaza families end blood feuds
October 20, 2017
$50,000 payments help grieving Gaza families end blood feuds
As the rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas move to reconcile, families of loved ones killed in Gaza’s civil war…