Middle East
Turkish protesters march in support of Uighurs after Ozil comments
December 21, 2019
Turkish protesters march in support of Uighurs after Ozil comments
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters marched in support of China’s Uighurs in Istanbul on Friday and voiced solidarity with…
ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Palestinian territories
December 21, 2019
ICC to probe ‘war crimes’ in Palestinian territories
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor said Friday she wanted to open a full investigation into alleged war crimes in…
In rare move, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting on nuclear deal
December 21, 2019
In rare move, US and Iranian envoys talk after UN meeting on nuclear deal
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The US Ambassador to the United Nations made a rare compassionate public gesture toward her Iranian…
Rouhani concludes Japan visit, seeks support for Iran economy
December 21, 2019
Rouhani concludes Japan visit, seeks support for Iran economy
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani wrapped up his two-day visit to Japan on Saturday as Tehran, under US sanctions pressure, sought…
Thousands flee bombardment in northwest Syria, head to Turkish border
December 20, 2019
Thousands flee bombardment in northwest Syria, head to Turkish border
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Thousands of people have fled to the Turkish border from the last big opposition stronghold in northwestern…
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats
December 20, 2019
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions: diplomats
PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — European parties to the Iran nuclear deal are likely to trigger a dispute resolution process in January…
Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet PM amid nuke impasse
December 20, 2019
Iran’s Rouhani in Japan to meet PM amid nuke impasse
TOKYO (AP) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Tokyo to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday…
Libyan force attacking Tripoli gives militias 3-day deadline
December 20, 2019
Libyan force attacking Tripoli gives militias 3-day deadline
CAIRO (AP) — A Libyan force fighting to capture the country’s capital from the U.N.-supported government based in Tripoli on…
Iraq protests take toll on economy, vulnerable suffer most
December 20, 2019
Iraq protests take toll on economy, vulnerable suffer most
BAGHDAD (AP) — With wisps of smoke still rising from the remnants of another night of violence, the workers came…
Hezbollah-backed professor to form new government in Lebanon
December 20, 2019
Hezbollah-backed professor to form new government in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — A former education minister backed by the militant Hezbollah group and its allies was selected on Thursday…