Trump Envoy Meets Abbas in West Bank by AFP March 15, 2017 by AFP March 15, 2017 White House wades into Mideast conflict as top Trump adviser meets Israeli, Palestinian leaders. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey Says E.U. Headscarf Ruling to ‘Strengthen Anti-Muslim Trend’ by AFP March 15, 2017 by AFP March 15, 2017 President Erdogan’s spokesman says top court’s judgment will only strengthen xenophobia in the region. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghan Security Leadership Under Fire Over Hospital Attack by AFP March 15, 2017 by AFP March 15, 2017 Lawmakers say defense minister, intelligence chief should resign over failure to prevent incident. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Saudi Arabia to Boost ‘Decent and Proper’ Jobs for Women by AFP March 15, 2017 by AFP March 15, 2017 Labor ministry backs telecommuting and working from home as means to generate up to 141,000 jobs by 2020. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Up on the Roof by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 Inside Turkey’s plans to revamp Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.K. Parliament Backs Brexit Bill as Scotland Plans Independence by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 Scottish lawmakers renew call for fresh independence vote in bid to remain a part of the E.U. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Over 1,500 Yemeni Children Dead in Two Years by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 U.N. statement says nearly 7,700 people have died in conflict-torn region since Saudi-led coalition intervened in civil war. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Green Light Given for Egypt’s Mubarak to Walk Free by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 Analyst says release of former president ends remnants of Arab Spring uprising. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
China Lawmakers Draft Rules Against Defaming ‘Heroes’ by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 National People’s Congress sets sights on ensuring its narrative of history remains unquestioned. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Blast Targets Bus in Kabul During Rush Hour by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 Police say at least one person killed, 19 others injured in explosion. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Turkey Suspends Top Ties With Netherlands in Escalating Crisis by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 U.S. and E.U. urge nations to resolve row over holding of rallies abroad. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Defense Spending Boost ‘Essential’ to U.S. Ties, Says NATO Head by AFP March 14, 2017 by AFP March 14, 2017 In annual report, Jens Stoltenberg says transatlantic ties should not be taken for granted. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan to Kick Off First Census in 19 Years by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 Process will start on March 15 and involve a team of over 300,000 people and 55 million forms. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Iraqi Forces Take Third of West Mosul by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 U.S. envoy to anti-Islamic State coalition says jihadists are ‘trapped’ and will not be to escape alive. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Officials Probe CIA Contractors After Intelligence Leaks by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 Report claims investigators believe contractors disgruntled over job losses may have leaked data to WikiLeaks. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Trump’s Revised Travel Ban Denounced by Over 130 Experts by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 Foreign policy wonks say new order is just as flawed as the original order that was suspended by American courts. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Top U.S. Prosecutor Fired After Refusing White House Order to Quit by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 Lawmakers express support for Preet Bharara, claiming it is a ‘mistake’ to fire the New York attorney. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
BJP Wins India’s Biggest State by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 P.M. Narendra Modi’s party strengthens grip on power with landslide victory. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Eight Afghan Police Killed in ‘Insider Attack’ by AFP March 13, 2017 by AFP March 13, 2017 Taliban claim responsibility for strike on base in southern Afghanistan. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Modi Set to Tighten Grip as India Awaits Poll Results by AFP March 11, 2017 by AFP March 11, 2017 Early trends from state elections show BJP leading in key Uttar Pradesh. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail