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US intel chiefs at odds with Trump claims on N. Korea, IS and Iran
World
January 30, 2019
US intel chiefs at odds with Trump claims on N. Korea, IS and Iran
US intelligence chiefs contradicted some of President Donald Trump’s most fundamental foreign policy claims Tuesday, underscoring a persistent division…
Iran facing toughest economic situation in 40 years: Rouhani
Middle East
January 30, 2019
Iran facing toughest economic situation in 40 years: Rouhani
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran’s president said on Wednesday the country was facing its toughest economic situation in 40 years, and…
Iran rejects talks on missiles, but says will not increase range
Middle East
January 29, 2019
Iran rejects talks on missiles, but says will not increase range
LONDON (Reuters) – Iran on Tuesday dismissed calls from the United States and Europe for curbs on its ballistic missiles,…
Bahrain closer to extradition of footballer held in Thailand
Middle East
January 28, 2019
Bahrain closer to extradition of footballer held in Thailand
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain’s government has submitted documents for the extradition of Hakeem Al Araibi, a Bahraini refugee footballer held…
Trump warns Europeans not to try to evade Iran sanctions
Middle East
January 28, 2019
Trump warns Europeans not to try to evade Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is closely eyeing efforts in Europe to set up an alternative money payment channel…
Hezbollah chief warns Israel against continuing strikes in Syria
Middle East
January 27, 2019
Hezbollah chief warns Israel against continuing strikes in Syria
The chief of Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement has warned Israel against continuing strikes in Syria targeting mainly Iranian positions, saying…
Hezbollah could ‘for years’ enter Israel, group’s leader says after tunnels found
Middle East
January 27, 2019
Hezbollah could ‘for years’ enter Israel, group’s leader says after tunnels found
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran-backed Hezbollah has “for years” been able to enter Israel, the Lebanese group’s leader said on…
Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program
Middle East
January 26, 2019
Experts, images suggest a Saudi ballistic missile program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A military base deep inside Saudi Arabia appears to be testing and possibly…
China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security
World
January 25, 2019
China detains Australian on suspicion of endangering security
BEIJING/SYDNEY (Reuters) – Chinese authorities are holding an Australian writer, who used to be a Chinese citizen, on suspicion of…
In Iran, parched lands hollowed by water pumping now sinking
Middle East
January 24, 2019
In Iran, parched lands hollowed by water pumping now sinking
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Fissures appear along roads while massive holes open up in the countryside, their gaping maws a…