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Tillerson’s Mideast aim is a Saudi-Iraqi axis against Iran
Middle East
October 22, 2017
Tillerson’s Mideast aim is a Saudi-Iraqi axis against Iran
As US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits the Middle East this weekend, he’ll hope to achieve something that has…
US says vote likely Monday on Syrian chemical weapons probe
Middle East
October 21, 2017
US says vote likely Monday on Syrian chemical weapons probe
The United States put a resolution that would extend the work of inspectors seeking to determine who is responsible for…
As US warns of Cuba attacks, tourists ask: Were we hit, too?
World
October 19, 2017
As US warns of Cuba attacks, tourists ask: Were we hit, too?
Chris Allen’s phone started buzzing as word broke that invisible attacks in Cuba had hit a US government worker at…
US wants evidence over detained staff to end Turkey visa dispute
Middle East
October 18, 2017
US wants evidence over detained staff to end Turkey visa dispute
A US delegation has asked Turkey for information and evidence regarding consular staff whose detention has led to a diplomatic…
US takes aim at Yemeni Islamic State for first time
Middle East
October 17, 2017
US takes aim at Yemeni Islamic State for first time
The United States said it launched its first attack on Islamic State’s deadly Yemen branch on Monday with a series…
Egypt seeks to rid the Middle East of nuclear weapons: Foreign Ministry on Trump’s Iran comments
Egypt
October 15, 2017
Egypt seeks to rid the Middle East of nuclear weapons: Foreign Ministry on Trump’s Iran comments
The Egyptian Foreign Affairs Ministry released a statement on Saturday in which it commented on new US strategy on Iran,…
Dangerous sound? What Americans heard in Cuba attacks
World
October 13, 2017
Dangerous sound? What Americans heard in Cuba attacks
It sounds sort of like a mass of crickets. A high-pitched whine, but from what? It seems to undulate, even…
Hezbollah says new US measures won’t affect group
Middle East
October 12, 2017
Hezbollah says new US measures won’t affect group
Hezbollah on Wednesday dismissed a multimillion dollar reward offered by the Trump administration in return for information on two of…
Russia accuses US of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
Middle East
October 10, 2017
Russia accuses US of pretending to fight Islamic State in Syria, Iraq
Russia accused the United States on Tuesday of pretending to fight Islamic State and of deliberately reducing its air strikes…
Intercept leaks: UAE spent $2.7m to improve Sisi’s image in US
Egypt
October 7, 2017
Intercept leaks: UAE spent $2.7m to improve Sisi’s image in US
The United Arab Emirates has reportedly been bankrolling efforts to improve the image of the Egyptian government in the US, according…