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Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
Middle East
September 23, 2019
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
GENEVA (Reuters) – Two dozen mainly European countries voiced concern on Monday at alleged torture, unlawful detentions and unfair trials…
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities
Middle East
September 23, 2019
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain has concluded that Iran was responsible for attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UK…
At UN General Assembly, Iran and US historically at odds
Middle East
September 23, 2019
At UN General Assembly, Iran and US historically at odds
Iran has often commanded center stage at the annual UN gathering of world leaders, turning the organization’s headquarters into an…
US emphasizes diplomacy in standoff with Iran
Middle East
September 23, 2019
US emphasizes diplomacy in standoff with Iran
The United States said Sunday it will make its case against Iran at the United Nations this week, insisting it…
UN welcomes Yemen rebels’ offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
Middle East
September 22, 2019
UN welcomes Yemen rebels’ offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Huthi plan to cease drone and missile attacks in Saudi Arabia “could send a powerful message of the will…
Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he’s yet to close
World
September 22, 2019
Trump heads to UN with long list of deals he’s yet to close
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, a self-described deal-maker, is saddled with a long list of unresolved foreign policy deals…
From the streets to the summit: young climate leaders mobilize at UN
World
September 22, 2019
From the streets to the summit: young climate leaders mobilize at UN
A day after youth-led global climate strikes, several hundred young activists including Greta Thunberg gathered for a climate summit at…
‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike
World
September 21, 2019
‘Millions’ protest in youth-led global climate strike
Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen activist Greta Thunberg said was…
Saudi to announce oil attacks findings as US weighs retaliation
Middle East
September 18, 2019
Saudi to announce oil attacks findings as US weighs retaliation
Saudi Arabia said it will unveil the results later Wednesday of its probe into attacks on key oil installations, as…
Earth to warm more quickly, new climate models show
Environment
September 17, 2019
Earth to warm more quickly, new climate models show
Greenhouse gases thrust into the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels are warming Earth’s surface more quickly than previously understood, according…