Middle East
Syrian football goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
June 8, 2019
Syrian football goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian football goalkeeper who became an icon of the rebellion against President Bashar Assad has died…
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
June 8, 2019
US military asks Germany to extend Tornado mission in Syria
A US general has asked the German military to extend its aerial reconnaissance and tank missions in Syria to help…
Sudan hospital traumatized by bloody crackdown
June 8, 2019
Sudan hospital traumatized by bloody crackdown
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – After the victims of a deadly crackdown on a protest camp started pouring into a Khartoum hospital,…
German FM in Iraq to address regional tensions
June 8, 2019
German FM in Iraq to address regional tensions
BAGHDAD (AP) — German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas arrived in Iraq on Saturday as part of a wider trip to…
Iran says new US sanctions show talks offer ‘hollow’
June 8, 2019
Iran says new US sanctions show talks offer ‘hollow’
Iran said Saturday that new US sanctions on its petrochemical industry show the hollowness of President Donald Trump’s claims to…
Northwest Syria battles rage after rebel counterattack
June 8, 2019
Northwest Syria battles rage after rebel counterattack
AZAZ, Syria (Reuters) – Battles intensified in northwest Syria on Friday after insurgents mounted an attack to repel an army…
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
June 8, 2019
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s prime minister on Friday urged Sudan’s military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise “bravery” in trying…
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
June 7, 2019
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
‘You all go’ – thousands of Algerians demonstrate for political reforms
June 7, 2019
‘You all go’ – thousands of Algerians demonstrate for political reforms
ALGIERS (Reuters) – With banners reading “You all go” and “We need new figures”, thousands of protesters gathered in the…
Algeria’s interim president calls for dialogue to prepare new elections
June 7, 2019
Algeria’s interim president calls for dialogue to prepare new elections
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s interim President Abdelkader Bensalah called on Thursday for all parties to launch an “inclusive dialogue” to…