Middle East
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected
February 29, 2020
Iran’s coronavirus death toll rises to 43, with 593 people infected
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus outbreak has reached 43, a health official told state TV on…
Turkey-Russia tensions soar after deadly Syria strike
February 29, 2020
Turkey-Russia tensions soar after deadly Syria strike
The leaders of Russia and Turkey held crisis talks Friday after 33 Turkish soldiers died in an air strike in…
Afghanistan’s future in the balance as US, Taliban sign deal
February 29, 2020
Afghanistan’s future in the balance as US, Taliban sign deal
Washington and the Taliban are set to sign a long-sought deal in Doha on Saturday that would see the two…
Russia and Turkey hold crisis talks after deadly Syria strike
February 28, 2020
Russia and Turkey hold crisis talks after deadly Syria strike
The leaders of Russia and Turkey held crisis talks on Friday to try to scale down tensions after 33 Turkish…
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
February 28, 2020
Virus outbreak in Iran sickens hundreds, including leaders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After facing sanctions and the risk of war amid tensions with the United States,…
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
February 28, 2020
Afghans view US-Taliban deal with well-earned skepticism
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Many Afghans view Saturday’s expected signing of a U.S.-Taliban peace deal with a heavy dose of…
Turkey says will not stop Syrian refugees reaching Europe after troops killed
February 28, 2020
Turkey says will not stop Syrian refugees reaching Europe after troops killed
ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkey will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, a senior Turkish official said, as Ankara…
Bibi vs. Tibi: Israel’s Netanyahu fires up base by targeting Arab lawmaker
February 28, 2020
Bibi vs. Tibi: Israel’s Netanyahu fires up base by targeting Arab lawmaker
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — “Bibi or Tibi” is the election slogan hammered home at nearly every opportunity on the campaign trail…
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib
February 28, 2020
33 Turkish soldiers killed in Syria’s Idlib
At least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in Syria’s Idlib province after an air strike blamed on Damascus, prompting condemnation…
Syria says Israeli drone attack kills civilian near Golan
February 27, 2020
Syria says Israeli drone attack kills civilian near Golan
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — An Israeli drone fired a missile at a car in southern Syria on Thursday, killing one…