Middle East
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls
March 1, 2020
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls
JERUSALEM (AP) — For the third time in under a year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks re-election, and once again…
US, Taliban sign deal to pull foreign forces from Afghanistan
March 1, 2020
US, Taliban sign deal to pull foreign forces from Afghanistan
After nearly two decades of conflict that has ravaged Afghanistan’s impoverished population, the United States and the Taliban signed an…
Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years
February 29, 2020
Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s quest for a second term received a boost on Saturday from the deal with…
Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict
February 29, 2020
Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict
Turkey on Saturday threatened to allow tens of thousands of refugees to leave for Europe and warned Damascus will “pay…
US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha
February 29, 2020
US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha
KABUL/DOHA (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Qatar’s capital city, Doha on Saturday to witness the…
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,…