Middle East and North Africa
Iraqis gather in Baghdad to mark anti-government protests anniversary
Baghdad (Reuters) - A few hundred Iraqis gathered in Baghdad’s central Tahrir square on Thursday to mark the anniversary of anti-government unrest that erupted...
Lebanon and Israel agree to talks to end sea border dispute
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a framework for U.S.-mediated talks aimed at ending a long-running dispute along the border...
Turkey rebuffs Russia, France and U.S. over Nagono-Karabakh ceasefire moves
Baku (Reuters) - The presidents of France, Russia and the United States called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian...
Armenia says it recalls ambassador from Israel over arms sales to Azerbaijan
Baku (Reuters) – Armenian foreign ministry said on Thursday it has recalled its ambassador from Israel for consultations over alleged arms sales by Israel...
Rockets land in Erbil hours after Iraqi PM pledges to protect diplomats
Mosul (Reuters) - Iran-backed militias launched rockets targeting U.S. troops that landed near Erbil airport in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a Kurdish...