Middle East and North Africa
Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire
Geneva (Reuters) - The main Syrian opposition called on major powers on Saturday to help clinch a nationwide ceasefire in coming months to...
Israel strikes Hezbollah posts in Lebanon after shots fired at troops, military says
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - The Israeli military struck what it said were posts belonging to Lebanon’s Shi’ite Hezbollah group on Wednesday after shots were...
Pompeo discusses Libyan conflict, Iran with UAE counterpart
Dubai (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the Libyan conflict and countering Iranian regional influence with his Emirati counterpart during a...
Israeli delegation to fly to UAE on Monday with Kushner for talks, Netanyahu says
Tel Aviv (Reuters) - An Israeli delegation will fly to Abu Dhabi on Monday, accompanied by top aides to U.S. President Donald Trump for...
Canada and victims’ families press Iran for answers over downed jetliner
Montreal (Reuters) - Canada and families of the victims of a downed Ukrainian jetliner are pressing Iran for additional answers, after an announcement by...