Key U.N. body overturns accreditation rejection of U.S.-based NGO
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A key United Nations body granted accreditation on Monday to civil society organization Freedom Now, overturning an earlier rejection of an application by the U.S.-based group that works to free prisoners of conscience worldw…
Russia makes rival U.N. move on MH17 probe after dismissing tribunal bid
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia is pushing for a greater U.N. role in an investigation into what caused the downing of a passenger plane in eastern Ukraine after dismissing a proposal by Malaysia, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ukraine for a…
Cuba opens Washington embassy, urges end to embargo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Cuban flag was raised over Havana’s embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 years as the United States and Cuba formally restored relations, opening a new chapter of engagement between the former Cold War foes.
U.S., allies target Islamic State with 23 strike in Syria and Iraq
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State militants with nine air strikes in Syria and 14 in Iraq on Sunday, the U.S. military said.
Kidnaps and arrests following deadly bombing in Iraq
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 10 civilians were killed by mortar and rocket fire on Monday in the central Iraqi village of Hudaid, north of Khan Bani Saad, where dozens of people were killed in a huge bombing last week, medics and a police sergeant said…
Turkey vows tighter security after suspected Islamic State bomber kills 30
SURUC, Turkey (Reuters) – A suspected Islamic State suicide bomber killed at least 30 people, mostly young students, in an attack on a Turkish town near the Syrian border on Monday.
U.N. Council backs Iran nuclear deal but Tehran hardliners object
UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI, (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council on Monday backed Iran’s nuclear agreement with world powers but the Islamic Republic’s Revolutionary Guards attacked the resolution, underlining powerful opposition to the deal.
From Israel perch, U.S. vows to help counter Iran proxy threat
HUSSEIN LOOKOUT, Israel (Reuters) – As U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter walked along an Israeli lookout near the border with Lebanon, Israel’s Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon turned to him and said: “Probably Hezbollah is watching us.”
Yemeni fighters take Aden’s Tawahi district from Houthis
ADEN (Reuters) – Local fighters and army units backed by Yemen’s exiled government have taken control of Tawahi, the last district of central Aden still held by the Iran-allied Houthi militia and its allies, a spokesman for the fighters said on Monday….
Inspired by Iran deal, EU seeks coalition to revive Mideast peace push
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Inspired by Europe’s role in a nuclear deal with Iran, the European Union wants to form a broader, U.N.-backed coalition to revive peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians.
