Middle East
Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan
February 5, 2020
Draft U.N. resolution condemns Israeli annexation in Trump peace plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A draft United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday condemned an Israeli plan to annex its settlements…
Afghan media outlets protest curtailed access to information
February 5, 2020
Afghan media outlets protest curtailed access to information
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan media watchdog urged the government on Wednesday to heed a demand for more media…
Turkey demands Syrian army exit rebel areas, threatens force
February 5, 2020
Turkey demands Syrian army exit rebel areas, threatens force
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s president threatened Wednesday to use force against Syrian government forces if they don’t pull back…
Sudan’s Burhan casts doubt on rapid normalization of ties with Israel
February 5, 2020
Sudan’s Burhan casts doubt on rapid normalization of ties with Israel
KHARTOUM (Reuters) — The head of Sudan’s ruling council on Tuesday cast doubt on any rapid normalization of ties with…
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza after renewed rocket fire
February 5, 2020
Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza after renewed rocket fire
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel struck Hamas militant targets in Gaza early Wednesday in response to rocket fire toward Israeli communities…
Lebanese-American who worked for Israel charged with murder
February 5, 2020
Lebanese-American who worked for Israel charged with murder
BEIRUT (AP) — A military investigative judge charged a Lebanese-American man with murder and torture of Lebanese citizens Tuesday, crimes…
Turkey deploys extremists to Libya, local militias say
February 5, 2020
Turkey deploys extremists to Libya, local militias say
CAIRO (AP) — Syrian militants affiliated with groups such as al-Qaida and the Islamic State group are currently being sent…
U.N. Libya envoy says military rivals ready to negotiate in Geneva
February 4, 2020
U.N. Libya envoy says military rivals ready to negotiate in Geneva
GENEVA (Reuters) – The U.N. envoy to Libya said on Tuesday there was a “genuine will to start negotiating” between…
In blessing annexation, Trump erodes an international norm
February 4, 2020
In blessing annexation, Trump erodes an international norm
Annexation, at its heart, is a byproduct of conflict. Almost never is it an act of peace, though it has…
Islamic State steps up attacks in Syria and Iraq: UN experts
February 4, 2020
Islamic State steps up attacks in Syria and Iraq: UN experts
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Islamic State extremists are mounting increasingly bold attacks in Syria and Iraq following their loss of…