Saudi Arabia says it ‘remains committed’ to Aramco IPO
Middle East
August 23, 2018
Saudi Arabia says it ‘remains committed’ to Aramco IPO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it “remains committed” to an initial public offering of…
Iran: Britain will help redesign reactor after US pullout
Middle East
August 22, 2018
Iran: Britain will help redesign reactor after US pullout
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says Britain has stepped in to help it redesign a reactor following the U.S. withdrawal…
Syria’s al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
Middle East
August 22, 2018
Syria’s al-Qaida leader vows to fight on in rebel province
BEIRUT (AP) — The leader of Syria’s al-Qaida affiliate has vowed to fight on in Idlib province, the country’s last…
Rights group urges Libya not to carry out executions
Middle East
August 22, 2018
Rights group urges Libya not to carry out executions
BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A human rights group is urging Libyan authorities to maintain a de facto moratorium on executions…
Bolton says no timetable for Trump’s Mideast peace plan
Middle East
August 22, 2018
Bolton says no timetable for Trump’s Mideast peace plan
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said Wednesday there was no timetable for releasing the administration’s much-anticipated…
Zimbabwe court to hear opposition party’s election challenge
World
August 22, 2018
Zimbabwe court to hear opposition party’s election challenge
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — There is tight security in Zimbabwe’s capital Wednesday as the Constitutional Court is set to hear…
Dutton planning 2nd challenge to Australian prime minister
World
August 22, 2018
Dutton planning 2nd challenge to Australian prime minister
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A government lawmaker said on Wednesday he was planning a second challenge against Australia’s prime minister…
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ hoopla elicits mixed feelings in Asia
World
August 22, 2018
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ hoopla elicits mixed feelings in Asia
SINGAPORE (AP) — The craze for “Crazy Rich Asians” is hitting Asia, with a premiere in Singapore followed by openings…
As US pushes Tehran, Iran recalls American-backed 1953 coup
Middle East
August 20, 2018
As US pushes Tehran, Iran recalls American-backed 1953 coup
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — To understand how Iran views the United States after President Donald Trump pulled America out of…
Afghan officials: Taliban take at least 100 people hostage
Middle East
August 20, 2018
Afghan officials: Taliban take at least 100 people hostage
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban ambushed a convoy of busses Monday on a road in northern Afghanistan and took…