Middle East
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…
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi
May 25, 2019
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned against the risk of conflict in the region, following a visit…
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
May 25, 2019
Iraq’s racy TV in Ramadan revives an industry – and draws censure
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – On a studio set in Baghdad, a director watches the star of his TV series hold a…