Afghan students denied US visa to attend robot competition
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Afghan students denied US visa to attend robot competition
Six female students from war-torn Afghanistan who had hoped to participate in an international robotics competition in the US this…
Thousands flee wildfires in California
World
July 10, 2017
Thousands flee wildfires in California
Two major wildfires in California have forced nearly 8,000 people out of their homes. About 4,000 people were evacuated and…
Iraqi troops push to clear last Mosul ground of IS militants
Middle East
July 10, 2017
Iraqi troops push to clear last Mosul ground of IS militants
Iraqi forces slowly advanced on Monday to retake the last patch of ground in Mosul where Islamic State militants are…
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
Middle East
July 9, 2017
Turkish opposition leader’s 25-day march to end with rally
The leader of the main opposition party in Turkey was set to complete the final stretch of a 25-day “March…
Iraq says forces are ‘tens of meters’ from retaking Mosul
Middle East
July 9, 2017
Iraq says forces are ‘tens of meters’ from retaking Mosul
Iraqi commanders said Saturday their forces are “tens of meters” away from defeating the Islamic State group in Mosul, a…
Venezuela marks 100 days of unrest, at a glance
World
July 9, 2017
Venezuela marks 100 days of unrest, at a glance
Anti-government protests in Venezuela hit the symbolic mark of 100 days on Sunday with a grim record of at least…
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
Middle East
July 9, 2017
South Syria truce to allay Jordan, Israel fears about Iran
A separate truce for southern Syria, brokered by the US and Russia, is meant to help allay growing concerns by…
Israelis outraged by UNESCO decision on Hebron holy site
Middle East
July 8, 2017
Israelis outraged by UNESCO decision on Hebron holy site
The UN cultural agency on Friday declared the old city in the West Bank town of Hebron as a Palestinian…
Anti-G-20 activists riot for second night in Hamburg
World
July 8, 2017
Anti-G-20 activists riot for second night in Hamburg
Anti-globalization activists rioted violently for a second night as Hamburg hosted Group of 20 leaders, setting up street barricades, looting…
India puts Kashmir in lockdown on rebel’s death anniversary
World
July 8, 2017
India puts Kashmir in lockdown on rebel’s death anniversary
Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir clashed with government forces Saturday as they defied a stringent curfew on the anniversary of the…