Middle East
Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
May 27, 2019
Afghanistan Security forces mistakenly kill 6 civilians in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan security forces raid against Taliban fighters in eastern Nangarhar province mistakenly killed at least…
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends
May 27, 2019
Ashraf Ghani likely to stay on as Afghan president after term ends
The ongoing political deadlock in Afghanistan is rooted in the vagueness of Article 61 of the country’s constitution, referring to…
Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam
May 27, 2019
Afghanistan: Floods threaten communities, minaret of Jam
The most recent rain storms started on Thursday and have hit large areas of Afghanistan, including the capital, Kabul. Floods…
Iraq sentences 3 French citizens to death
May 27, 2019
Iraq sentences 3 French citizens to death
An Iraqi court on Sunday sentenced three French citizens to death. The three were found guilty of joining the “Islamic…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
May 26, 2019
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on…
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban
May 26, 2019
Germany in push to resurrect Afghan talks with Taliban
KABUL/BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany, a leading donor and member of the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan, has been talking with the…
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
May 26, 2019
Israelis protest plan to give Netanyahu immunity, limit Supreme Court
Tens of thousands of Israelis have rallied in Tel Aviv to protest against a looming coalition agreement to grant Prime…
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
May 26, 2019
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
BAGHDAD (AP) — For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shia…
Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault: Syrian sources
May 26, 2019
Turkey sends weapons to Syrian rebels facing Russian-backed assault: Syrian sources
Russia is backing the Syrian army’s large aerial and ground assault as it seeks to gain control of the last…
Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday
May 25, 2019
Sudan protest groups calls for strike starting next Tuesday
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A coalition of Sudanese protest and opposition groups on Friday called for two days of strikes in…