Middle East
Palestinians protest against Israel over hospitalized detainee
October 2, 2019
Palestinians protest against Israel over hospitalized detainee
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinians protested in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on Tuesday after a detainee suspected…
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
October 2, 2019
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least two people were killed and 200 wounded in clashes in Iraq on Tuesday as security…
Macron made last-minute bid to get Trump and Rouhani to talk in New York: sources
October 2, 2019
Macron made last-minute bid to get Trump and Rouhani to talk in New York: sources
PARIS/WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Before leaving New York last week, French President Emmanuel Macron made a failed last-minute push to…
Dubai ready to take on more debt if needed: economic adviser
October 2, 2019
Dubai ready to take on more debt if needed: economic adviser
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai continues to service its debt and is ready to take on more if needed, an economic…
Qatar considering bid for 2030 Asian Games
October 1, 2019
Qatar considering bid for 2030 Asian Games
DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar is considering a bid for the 2030 Asian Games but has not formally thrown its hat…
Iran sentences man to death for spying for the CIA
October 1, 2019
Iran sentences man to death for spying for the CIA
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian courts have sentenced one person to death for spying for the CIA and jailed two others…
Turkey vows to keep investigating Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
October 1, 2019
Turkey vows to keep investigating Jamal Khashoggi’s killing
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Days ahead of the anniversary of the grisly slaying of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish President…
Iran court sentences brother of president Rouhani to five years in prison: report
October 1, 2019
Iran court sentences brother of president Rouhani to five years in prison: report
DUBAI (Reuters) – An Iranian court sentenced the brother of President Hassan Rouhani to five years in prison, a judiciary…
UN envoy says Syria charter panel a sign of hope: The latest
October 1, 2019
UN envoy says Syria charter panel a sign of hope: The latest
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the UN General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders. (all times local): 5:40…
Tunisia’s presidential vote pits professor vs. prisoner
October 1, 2019
Tunisia’s presidential vote pits professor vs. prisoner
NABEUL, Tunisia (AP) — The professor refuses to campaign for president and the prisoner cannot, yet both are running for…