Middle East
Nizar Zakka: Iran frees US resident imprisoned for espionage
June 12, 2019
Nizar Zakka: Iran frees US resident imprisoned for espionage
Iranian authorities said on Tuesday that they had released Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese businessman arrested in Tehran in 2015 after being accused of…
US says Iran is in breach of nuclear deal but repeats offer of talks
June 11, 2019
US says Iran is in breach of nuclear deal but repeats offer of talks
VIENNA (Reuters) – The United States said on Tuesday that Iran’s work with advanced centrifuges is a breach of the…
Democrat Buttigieg: stop ‘endless war,’ return to Iran nuclear deal
June 11, 2019
Democrat Buttigieg: stop ‘endless war,’ return to Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday urged a stop to the “endless wars” that followed the…
Japan PM Abe to meet Iran’s Khamenei, Rouhani this week
June 11, 2019
Japan PM Abe to meet Iran’s Khamenei, Rouhani this week
TOKYO (Reuters) – Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani on…
Sudan civil disobedience campaign keeps businesses in Khartoum shuttered
June 11, 2019
Sudan civil disobedience campaign keeps businesses in Khartoum shuttered
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Many shops and business stayed closed and troops watched the streets of Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Tuesday,…
Turkey chafes at US pressure over Russian defenses
June 11, 2019
Turkey chafes at US pressure over Russian defenses
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey said on Tuesday a US House of Representatives’ resolution condemning Ankara’s purchase of Russian defense systems…
Iran warns over ‘economic war’ waged through US sanctions
June 11, 2019
Iran warns over ‘economic war’ waged through US sanctions
Iran’s foreign minister warned Monday of the consequences of waging “economic war” against the Islamic republic through US sanctions, saying…
Sudan deports three freed rebel leaders after talks collapse: source
June 10, 2019
Sudan deports three freed rebel leaders after talks collapse: source
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan has deported to South Sudan three members of a rebel movement detained last week in the…
IAEA chief worried about rising tension over Iran nuclear issue
June 10, 2019
IAEA chief worried about rising tension over Iran nuclear issue
VIENNA (Reuters) – The UN atomic watchdog’s chief said on Monday he was worried about rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear…
Francis wants first papal visit to Iraq
June 10, 2019
Francis wants first papal visit to Iraq
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Monday he wants to travel to Iraq next year, which would be…