Middle East
After IS fall, some women who joined plead to come home
April 23, 2019
After IS fall, some women who joined plead to come home
AL-HOL, Syria (AP) — They came from around the world, four women drawn to the Islamic State group’s “caliphate.” They…
Darfur justice could prove elusive despite al-Bashir’s fall
April 23, 2019
Darfur justice could prove elusive despite al-Bashir’s fall
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, driven from power and now languishing in a prison where his opponents…
Turkey detains nine people over attack on main opposition leader
April 22, 2019
Turkey detains nine people over attack on main opposition leader
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has arrested nine people, including a member of the ruling AK Party, after the country’s main…
Israel’s Enlight Renewable raises 223 million shekels in share issue
April 22, 2019
Israel’s Enlight Renewable raises 223 million shekels in share issue
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Israel’s Enlight Renewable Energy said on Monday it completed a share offering to institutional investors, accepting…
South Sudan opposition seeks 6-month extension on peace deal
April 22, 2019
South Sudan opposition seeks 6-month extension on peace deal
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s opposition is calling for a six-month extension to implement next steps in a…
Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military
April 22, 2019
Sudan protest leaders halt talks with military
Sudanese protest leaders Sunday suspended talks with military rulers, after the army failed to meet their demand for an immediate…
Bahrain king restores 550 citizens’ nationality
April 22, 2019
Bahrain king restores 550 citizens’ nationality
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Sunday ordered that 551 convicts have their nationality reinstated. The Gulf Arab…
Iran replaces head of Revolutionary Guard
April 22, 2019
Iran replaces head of Revolutionary Guard
Iran’s supreme leader replaced the long-serving chief commander of the elite Revolutionary Guard, state media reported on Sunday. Brigadier General…
AP sources: US to sanction nations for importing Iranian oil
April 22, 2019
AP sources: US to sanction nations for importing Iranian oil
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is poised to tell five nations, including allies Japan, South Korea and Turkey, that…
A month after IS ‘caliphate’ defeated, challenges aplenty
April 22, 2019
A month after IS ‘caliphate’ defeated, challenges aplenty
Sleeper cells, prisons teeming with jihadists, camps crammed with their wives and children — perils abound in Syria, nearly a…