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Iran’s Rouhani threatens to cut off Gulf oil
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani struck a defiant stance against US sanctions on Tuesday, renewing his threat to cut off international oil sales from the Gulf.
Wednesday, 5 December , 2018 -
Trump Asks Imran Khan in a Letter to Help Ending Afghanistan
Pakistan’s foreign ministry said Monday that US President Donald Trump has written a letter to prime minister Imran Khan seeking Islamabad’s support in securing a “negotiated settlement” to the war in Afghanistan.
Tuesday, 4 December , 2018 -
WaPo: Oppression in the Middle East is worse than ever — and Trump is encouraging more
As congress considers its reaction to the state-sponsored murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it’s important to take into account that it was not an isolated act.
Monday, 3 December , 2018 -
Paris Flaming in Fire, Scorched by Flares and Tear Gas
Emmanuel Macron has instructed his prime minister to hold talks with protest groups after anti-government demonstrations led to the worst violence in central Paris in a decade, with more than 100 people injured as cars and buildings were set alight.
Monday, 3 December , 2018 -
George HW Bush, former US president, dies aged 94
America’s 41st president and patriarch of Bush dynasty will be remembered for steady hand during collapse of Soviet Union.
Saturday, 1 December , 2018 -
France “Yellow Vests” Unrest Repeated in Brussels
Brussels has been stormed by riot police as massive protests known as the “Yellow Vests” have caused chaos in the capital of Belgium.
Saturday, 1 December , 2018 -
World Leaders Gather at the G20 in Argentina Amid Tensions
The leaders of the world’s top economies gathered in Argentina on Friday for talks overshadowed by a US-China trade war that has roiled global markets, bracing for the kind of geopolitical drama US President Donald Trump often brings to the international stage.
Saturday, 1 December , 2018 -
France Fuel Protests: Police Fire Tear Gas at ‘Yellow Vest’ Protesters
History shows that when taxes are not accepted, that starts revolutions in France.
Monday, 26 November , 2018 -
The US Army Ranger Killed in Afghanistan Identified
U.S. Department of Defense officials say a 25-year-old soldier from Leavenworth, Washington, was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan.
Monday, 26 November , 2018 -
Trump Says CIA did not Blame Saudi bin Salman
US President Donald Trump has said the CIA did not conclude that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Saturday, 24 November , 2018 -
Gaza Ministry: Israeli Forces Wounded 14 Palestinian Protesters
At least 14 Palestinians were wounded by Israeli gunfire Friday during protests along the Gaza border, the enclave’s health ministry said, as a lull in deadly violence held after a truce deal last week.
Saturday, 24 November , 2018 -
Suicide bomber strikes Pakistan market hours after foiled assault on Chinese consulate in Karachi
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 people at a market in northern Pakistan on Friday, just hours after gunmen assaulted the Chinese consulate in the southern city of Karachi, killing four.
Saturday, 24 November , 2018 -
Germany fully stops Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s Death
Germany’s foreign ministry announced that the sanctions were imposed in coordination with France and Britain. The 18 individuals will be banned from entering all 26 Schengen Area countries.
Tuesday, 20 November , 2018 -
The Rancorous Asia-Pacific Trade Summit, Matter of Concern
The two-day summit on Asia-Pacific trade talks on Sunday failed to agree on a group statement amid a widening rift in US-China relations.
Monday, 19 November , 2018 -
French fuel protests against Macron over rising prices
Drivers plan to disrupt traffic across France on Saturday by blocking roads, bridges and toll booths in a mass protest at rising fuel prices.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
If Trump sacrifices Fethullah Gulen to protect Saudi Arabia, he will make a mockery of the U.S. extradition system
The fact that Gulen might not survive extradition to Turkey only adds to the moral bankruptcy of the idea.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
Trump’s Middle East Plan Dealt Another Blow With Israel Turmoil
Israel’s political turmoil isn’t just a problem for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: It’s the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s hopes to unveil a grand Middle East peace plan his son-in-law has spent almost two years on.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
Foreign Ministry: Arab public opinion of Israel worse than in past Gaza crises
Informal survey of Arabic-language social media shows ‘considerable hostility,’ as social media users justify Hamas attacks on Israelis.
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018 -
Trump appoints John Abizaid as new ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Appointment of former army general John Abizaid comes after nearly two years of US ambassadorial absence in Riyadh.
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018 -
Trump says he knows about North Korea’s hidden missile bases
President Trump on Tuesday pushed back on reports North Korea has several secret, smaller missile bases stashed in the mountains, calling the claims “inaccurate” and “just more fake news.”
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018
