Russia not reason for U.S. ending CIA arms to Syria rebels: general
ASPEN, Colo. (Reuters) – A U.S. decision to halt a CIA program equipping and training certain rebel groups fighting the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was not done as a concession to Assad ally Russia, a top U.S. general said on Friday….
Trump to host Lebanon’s Hariri on July 25: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump will host Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri at the White House on July 25, the White House said in a statement.
Istanbul court orders four activists detained again – website
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A Turkish court ordered the re-arrest on Friday of four activists who had briefly been freed after being detained along with the local director of human rights group Amnesty International, Hurriyet Daily News website reported.
Saudi source gives more detail on crown prince’s dismissal
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – A source close to Saudi Arabia’s rulers has given further details of how Mohammed bin Nayef, the former crown prince, was summarily removed from his post last month.
U.S., seven allies map joint F-35 jet operations in Europe
BERLIN (Reuters) – The United States and seven allies have held their first meeting to map out plans for joint operations of the new Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 stealth jet fighter in Europe in coming years.
Tear gas scene from Jerusalem’s ‘Day of Rage’
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – When Muslim elders called for a “Day of Rage” on Friday to protest at new Israeli security measures at Jerusalem’s holiest site, photographer Ammar Awad knew where he had to be.
U.S. air strike kills Afghan forces in friendly-fire incident
WASHINGTON/LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) – A U.S. air strike killed an unknown number of Afghan security personnel in a so-called “friendly fire” incident in the southern province of Helmand on Friday, the U.S. military said, as fighting in the ar…
Iran skips opportunity to upset nuclear deal over U.S. sanctions: sources
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran decided on Friday for the second time since January not to upset its nuclear pact with six world powers, two informed sources said, despite public statements by Tehran accusing the United States of violating the deal.
After Syria sarin attack, doctors train to treat chemical weapons victims
GAZIANTEP, Turkey (Reuters) – Wearing chemical suits and gasmasks, Syrian doctors rush to a house where white smoke wafts over a group of people choking and coughing, some calling out for help.
Venezuela opposition congress names alternative Supreme Court judges
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition-led congress on Friday appointed alternative judges to the country’s Supreme Court, whose current pro-government members have been a bedrock of support for leftist President Nicolas Maduro.
