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Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri not seeking revenge for father’s murder
Middle East
September 11, 2018
Lebanon’s PM-designate Hariri not seeking revenge for father’s murder
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the…
AP Interview: Iran nuclear chief says atomic program strong
Middle East
September 11, 2018
AP Interview: Iran nuclear chief says atomic program strong
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s nuclear chief told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he hopes the atomic deal…
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib in latest offensive: UN
Middle East
September 10, 2018
More than 30,000 displaced in Syria’s Idlib in latest offensive: UN
BEIRUT/GENEVA (Reuters) – More than 30,000 people have fled their homes in northwest Syria since Syrian government and allied…
Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court
Middle East
September 10, 2018
Trump administration to take tough stance against International Criminal Court
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Monday will adopt an aggressive posture against the International Criminal Court (ICC)…
Kurdish separatist group says 11 killed in attack in Iraq
Middle East
September 9, 2018
Kurdish separatist group says 11 killed in attack in Iraq
An attack Saturday on a Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan base in Iraq killed at least 11 people and…
Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit
Middle East
September 8, 2018
Russian and Syrian jets pound Idlib province after summit
Russian and Syrian warplanes pounded towns in Syria’s opposition-held Idlib province on Saturday, a day after a summit of…
Iranians targeted by smartphone surveillance operation: report
Technology
September 8, 2018
Iranians targeted by smartphone surveillance operation: report
Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point on Friday said a surveillance operation had targeted the smartphones of several hundred Iranian…
Turkey calls for ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib, Russia opposes
Middle East
September 7, 2018
Turkey calls for ceasefire in Syria’s Idlib, Russia opposes
(Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for a ceasefire in the rebel-held region of Idlib in northwest Syria…
Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib
Middle East
September 6, 2018
Hundreds flee as Syria, Russia hit rebel stronghold Idlib
Hundreds of Syrian civilians fled Idlib province on Thursday as the presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey readied for last-ditch…
US to help nations replace Iran oil, may consider waivers
Middle East
September 6, 2018
US to help nations replace Iran oil, may consider waivers
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Washington will consider waivers for Iranian oil buyers such as India but they must eventually…