Middle East
In rebuke to Lebanese leaders, U.N. says ‘irresponsible’ to leave country without government
January 8, 2020
In rebuke to Lebanese leaders, U.N. says ‘irresponsible’ to leave country without government
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Keeping Lebanon without a government is “increasingly irresponsible”, a senior U.N. official said on Wednesday, in tough…
Erdogan, Putin to launch new gas line, talk Mideast security
January 8, 2020
Erdogan, Putin to launch new gas line, talk Mideast security
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish and Russian presidents were in Istanbul on Wednesday to inaugurate the dual natural gas line…
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
January 8, 2020
EU promises to try to save Iran nuclear deal despite setback
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Wednesday it “will spare no efforts” in its attempts to keep alive an…
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
January 8, 2020
Commercial airlines reroute flights amid U.S.-Iran tensions
NEW DELHI (AP) — Commercial airlines on Wednesday rerouted flights crossing the Middle East to avoid possible danger amid escalating…
European powers condemn Turkish plans to send troops to Libya
January 8, 2020
European powers condemn Turkish plans to send troops to Libya
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union’s top diplomat and the foreign ministers of Britain, France, Germany and Italy condemned on…
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
January 8, 2020
Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at bases in Iraq
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander,…
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176
January 8, 2020
Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran’s capital, killing 176
SHAHEDSHAHR, Iran (AP) — A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main airport,…
‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East
January 7, 2020
‘We’re going to war, bro’: Fort Bragg’s 82nd Airborne deploys to the Middle East
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Reuters) — For many of the soldiers, it would be their first mission. They packed up ammunition…
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed
January 7, 2020
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed
DUBAI/BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Dozens of people were killed in a stampede as crowds of mourners packed streets for the funeral…
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured
January 7, 2020
Libya’s east-based forces say key coastal city captured
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — Libya’s east-based forces said they captured the strategic coastal city of Sirte on Monday from the…