Middle East
Iraq’s PM-designate withdraws from post, prolonging deadlock
March 2, 2020
Iraq’s PM-designate withdraws from post, prolonging deadlock
Baghdad (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister-designate announced his withdrawal from the post Sunday night after failing to secure parliamentary support…
Syria says 2 warplanes downed by Turkey as tensions soar
March 1, 2020
Syria says 2 warplanes downed by Turkey as tensions soar
KASTANIES, Greece (AP) — Syria’s official news agency said two of its warplane were shot down by Turkish forces inside…
Greece blocks migrant swell at Turkey border
March 1, 2020
Greece blocks migrant swell at Turkey border
Greece said Sunday it has blocked nearly 10,000 migrants at its border with Turkey, which opened its gates to Europe…
Iran says ‘tens of thousands’ may get tested for coronavirus
March 1, 2020
Iran says ‘tens of thousands’ may get tested for coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran is preparing for the possibility of “tens of thousands” of people getting tested…
Afghan partial truce to continue with ‘full ceasefire’ goal: Ghani
March 1, 2020
Afghan partial truce to continue with ‘full ceasefire’ goal: Ghani
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Sunday that a seven-day partial truce would continue, but he rejected a key component of…
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls
March 1, 2020
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls
JERUSALEM (AP) — For the third time in under a year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks re-election, and once again…
US, Taliban sign deal to pull foreign forces from Afghanistan
March 1, 2020
US, Taliban sign deal to pull foreign forces from Afghanistan
After nearly two decades of conflict that has ravaged Afghanistan’s impoverished population, the United States and the Taliban signed an…
Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years
February 29, 2020
Afghanistan deal is political boost for Trump but pullout could take years
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s quest for a second term received a boost on Saturday from the deal with…
Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict
February 29, 2020
Turkey raises migrant pressure on EU over Syria conflict
Turkey on Saturday threatened to allow tens of thousands of refugees to leave for Europe and warned Damascus will “pay…
US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha
February 29, 2020
US-Taliban set to sign troop withdrawal deal as Pompeo lands in Doha
KABUL/DOHA (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Qatar’s capital city, Doha on Saturday to witness the…