U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran’s central bank chief, others
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on Iran’s central bank chief, three other individuals and an Iraq-based bank under programs meant to target supporters of global terrorism.
Shi’ite cleric’s election win puts Iran to the test in Iraq
Baghdad (Reuters) – Already pressured by the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, Iran faces a major test in managing Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, a formidable opponent who beat Tehran’s longtime allies to achieve a shock victory in Iraq’s parliamentary election.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Gaza border as Gaza buries dead
GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER (Reuters) – Palestinians buried the dead on Tuesday from the bloodiest day in Gaza in years, after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border during demonstrations against the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jer…
Haftar’s forces make push on opposition-held Libyan city of Derna
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Forces of Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar attacked opposition targets in the eastern city of Derna on Tuesday using aircraft and artillery, taking a wheat silo and villages on the outskirts, military officials said.
With few options, Iran, Europe try to save nuclear deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe and Iran sought a united front on Tuesday to save the nuclear deal U.S. President Donald Trump abandoned last week, with Britain warning against regime change and Tehran expressing hope it could keep the economic benefits of…
Pope crisis talks with Chile bishops over abuse may lead to purge
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Thirty-four Chilean bishops summoned to the Vatican over a cover-up of sexual abuse by clergy began crisis meetings with Pope Francis on Tuesday that could result in a purge of Chile’s Catholic hierarchy.
Despite protests, Britain hopes to foster good ties with Turkey
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to foster good ties with Turkey before Brexit at talks with President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday in spite of human rights protests which threatened to cast a shadow over their meeting.
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition seeks release of jailed presidential candidate
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition applied on Tuesday for its jailed presidential candidate to be released before next month’s snap election, saying the detention of Selahattin Demirtas jeopardized voter freedom.
UK to raise human rights during Turkish president’s visit
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May will raise human rights issues at talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in London later on Tuesday, her spokesman said.
Gazans bury dead after bloodiest day of Israel border protests
GAZA-ISRAEL BORDER (Reuters) – Thousands of Gaza residents turned out on Tuesday for the funerals of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops a day earlier, while on the Gaza-Israel border, Israeli forces prepared to face the expected final day of a Pale…
