Middle East
US military resumes counter-Islamic State operations in Iraq
January 16, 2020
US military resumes counter-Islamic State operations in Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is resuming operations against Islamic State militants in Iraq and is working to soon…
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections
January 16, 2020
Iran president slams removal of candidates from elections
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president Wednesday slammed the disqualification of thousands of people, including 90 current lawmakers, from running…
Displaced and scared: Yemenis still in limbo after almost five years of war
January 15, 2020
Displaced and scared: Yemenis still in limbo after almost five years of war
Shivering through yet another camp winter, she is one of 3.6 million Yemenis — around 12% of the population —…
Sudan reopens airspace after end of armed mutiny, 2 killed
January 15, 2020
Sudan reopens airspace after end of armed mutiny, 2 killed
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan said it reopened its airspace Wednesday after an armed revolt from within its security forces shut…
Lebanese politicians watching as economy collapses: U.N. official
January 15, 2020
Lebanese politicians watching as economy collapses: U.N. official
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanese politicians are watching the economy collapse, the senior U.N. official in Lebanon said on Wednesday, rebuking…
Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash
January 15, 2020
Iran warns Europe as diplomat says officials ‘lied’ on crash
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president warned Wednesday that European soldiers in the Mideast “could be in danger” after three…
Sudan declares end to mutiny from within security forces
January 15, 2020
Sudan declares end to mutiny from within security forces
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s main intelligence agency said late Tuesday it has succeeded in quelling an armed mutiny over severance…
Iran social media posts call for more protests after plane disaster
January 15, 2020
Iran social media posts call for more protests after plane disaster
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iranian social media posts urged citizens to take to the streets for a fifth day on Wednesday,…
Iraqis worry US-Iran tensions are eclipsing their protests
January 15, 2020
Iraqis worry US-Iran tensions are eclipsing their protests
BAGHDAD (AP) — Young Iraqis who drove mass protests demanding sweeping political reforms are worried that the conflict between the…
Russia downplays failed Libya talks before Berlin summit
January 15, 2020
Russia downplays failed Libya talks before Berlin summit
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia sought Tuesday to downplay the collapse of talks that sought to secure a cease-fire in Libya…