Yemen will face severe aid cuts without new funds soon, warns UN
Middle East
August 25, 2019
Yemen will face severe aid cuts without new funds soon, warns UN
The United Nations is “desperate” for funds in Yemen and will be forced to shutter 22 aid programs within the…
Italy: President offers politicians more time to avert snap elections
World
August 23, 2019
Italy: President offers politicians more time to avert snap elections
Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed to meet political leaders again on Tuesday as the possibility of an early election hung in the balance.…
Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction
World
August 23, 2019
Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction
Veterinarians have successfully harvested eggs from the last two surviving northern white rhinos, taking them one step closer to bringing…
Amazon wildfires: Leaders pressure Brazil to quell ‘international crisis’
World
August 23, 2019
Amazon wildfires: Leaders pressure Brazil to quell ‘international crisis’
In a series of statements, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday responded to mounting international criticism of his handling of…
Mediterranean migrant rescue ship running low on food: Doctors Without Border
World
August 23, 2019
Mediterranean migrant rescue ship running low on food: Doctors Without Border
The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) charity group said Thursday that its rescue ship is running out of food supplies for…
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem ‘violations’
Middle East
August 19, 2019
Jordan summons Israeli envoy over Jerusalem ‘violations’
Jordan summoned the Israeli ambassador in Amman, Amir Weissbrod, on Sunday following “Israeli violations” last week at the Jerusalem site…
US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib declines Israel visit over ‘oppressive conditions’
Middle East
August 17, 2019
US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib declines Israel visit over ‘oppressive conditions’
Israel on Friday reversed its decision to refuse US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib entry to the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The Interior…
Turkey, US work to create buffer zone in northern Syria
Middle East
August 17, 2019
Turkey, US work to create buffer zone in northern Syria
For months, Turkey has been threatening to send troops across its southern border into predominantly Kurdish northeastern Syria. It would…
Opinion: Imran Khan — One year of stumbling ineptitude
World
August 16, 2019
Opinion: Imran Khan — One year of stumbling ineptitude
When Imran Khan was elected as Pakistan’s prime minister on August 17, 2018, some Pakistanis saw him as the the best…
Indian government to ease Kashmir restrictions
World
August 16, 2019
Indian government to ease Kashmir restrictions
The Indian government on Friday said it would lift restrictions on people’s movements and communication links in Kashmir in the…