Trump warns Iran over detained Americans: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face “new and serious consequences” unless all unjustly detained American citizens were released and returned, the White House said in a statement on Friday.
Exclusive: U.S. presses Myanmar to cease military ties with North Korea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military has maintained ties with North Korea, even though the civilian-led government denies any cooperation, and the Trump administration is pressing for a complete break-off of remaining links, current and former U.S…
Six dead in worst Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed for years
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Six people were killed on Friday in the bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestinian violence for years, prompted by new security Israeli measures at Jerusalem’s holiest site.
Qatar’s ruler says time to resolve differences in talks
DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar’s emir called on Friday for dialogue to resolve a political crisis pitting his country against four Arab states, saying any talks must respect national sovereignty, but the call was unlikely to end the rift.
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.
