Middle East
Find and return German children of IS adherents, rules Berlin court
July 12, 2019
Find and return German children of IS adherents, rules Berlin court
Germany’s Foreign Ministry said late Thursday it was “examining” the Berlin Administrative Court’s ruling that three children and their mother,…
UAE scaling back military role in Yemen conflict
July 11, 2019
UAE scaling back military role in Yemen conflict
Since 2015, an international Saudi-led coalition has been waging a destructive war in Yemen. But the military campaign targeting the Houthi…
Media watchdog reveals secret Saudi mission for journalists’ release
July 11, 2019
Media watchdog reveals secret Saudi mission for journalists’ release
French press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) revealed on Wednesday that it had sent a team to Saudi Arabia…
The Latest: Iran’s Guard denies any confrontation in Gulf
July 11, 2019
The Latest: Iran’s Guard denies any confrontation in Gulf
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Latest on the tensions between the United States and Iran (all times local):…
Amal Clooney faults ‘collective shrug’ over slain journalist
July 11, 2019
Amal Clooney faults ‘collective shrug’ over slain journalist
LONDON (AP) — Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney accused world leaders Wednesday of failing to protect journalists and responding with…
The Latest: Iran says US sanctions are ‘warfare’
July 11, 2019
The Latest: Iran says US sanctions are ‘warfare’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Latest on the tensions between the U.S. and Iran (all times local): 8:10 p.m. Iran…
Trump warns Iran sanctions will ‘soon be increased substantially’
July 11, 2019
Trump warns Iran sanctions will ‘soon be increased substantially’
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that sanctions against Iran would soon be “increased substantially” after Tehran said it had exceeded…
At least 100 migrants walk free from shelled detention center in Tripoli
July 10, 2019
At least 100 migrants walk free from shelled detention center in Tripoli
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Libyan officials allowed at least 100 migrants to walk free on Tuesday from a detention center in…
Europeans call for urgent meeting of Iran nuclear deal parties
July 10, 2019
Europeans call for urgent meeting of Iran nuclear deal parties
BERLIN (Reuters) – European powers accused Iran on Tuesday of “pursuing activities inconsistent with its commitments” under a 2015 nuclear…
Iran welcomes French efforts to save nuclear deal
July 10, 2019
Iran welcomes French efforts to save nuclear deal
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran welcomes France’s efforts to save the 2015 nuclear deal, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on…