Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
Middle East
January 7, 2021
Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
BAGHDAD (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Thursday for outgoing President Donald Trump in connection with the killing of…
A year on, questions haunt Iran’s downing of Ukrainian plane
Middle East
January 7, 2021
A year on, questions haunt Iran’s downing of Ukrainian plane
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Navaz Ebrahim learned that a Ukrainian plane had fallen from the sky near…
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
Middle East
January 7, 2021
In Beirut, a bronze bust of Iran general sparks controversy
BEIRUT (AP) — The unveiling of a large statue in Beirut of an Iranian commander killed by the US last…
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed
Middle East
January 7, 2021
Qatar emerges from Gulf spat resolute and largely unscathed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qataris awoke to a surprise blockade and boycott by Gulf Arab neighbors three and…
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
World
January 7, 2021
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control
ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the US Senate majority — as final…
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
World
January 7, 2021
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the…
China plays down WHO concern about delay in coronavirus team’s trip
World
January 6, 2021
China plays down WHO concern about delay in coronavirus team’s trip
BEIJING (Reuters) – China played down on Wednesday World Health Organization (WHO) concern about a delay in authorization for a…
EU agency authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
World
January 6, 2021
EU agency authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Union’s medicines agency gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, a decision…
Russia and West clash over Syria chemical weapons sanctions
Middle East
January 6, 2021
Russia and West clash over Syria chemical weapons sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria and close ally Russia clashed with the US and other nations Tuesday over a Western…
US, Sudan agree to settle African country’s World Bank debt
Middle East
January 6, 2021
US, Sudan agree to settle African country’s World Bank debt
CAIRO (AP) — The US and Sudan on Wednesday agreed to settle the African’s country’s debt to the World Bank,…