Middle East
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…
Turkey says ready to act against Libyan commander Haftar if attacks continue
January 14, 2020
Turkey says ready to act against Libyan commander Haftar if attacks continue
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey will not refrain from “teaching a lesson” to Khalifa Haftar if his eastern Libyan forces continue…
Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
January 14, 2020
Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull
BEIRUT (AP) — Following a brief lull, Lebanese protesters returned to the streets, blocking several roads around the capital, Beirut,…
Europeans to trigger Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism
January 14, 2020
Europeans to trigger Iran nuclear deal dispute mechanism
PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) – Britain, France and Germany will trigger the dispute resolution mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran,…
Under pressure, Iran makes first arrests over airliner downing
January 14, 2020
Under pressure, Iran makes first arrests over airliner downing
Iran announced Tuesday its first arrests over the shooting down of a Ukrainian airliner last week, as it struggles to…
Libyan strongman delays signing ceasefire at Moscow talks
January 14, 2020
Libyan strongman delays signing ceasefire at Moscow talks
Libya’s eastern strongman General Khalifa Haftar delayed signing a ceasefire agreement at talks in Moscow, but Russia said it was…