Bahrain confirms suspension of Saudi-owned news channel
MANAMA (Reuters) – Bahrain said on Monday it had suspended the operation of a new satellite news channel owned by a Saudi prince shortly after its launch because it had not done enough to combat “extremism and terrorism”.
Egypt postpones all soccer matches following Cairo deaths
Cairo (Reuters) – All soccer in Egypt was postponed indefinitely on Monday after at least 19 people were killed following clashes between fans and police outside a stadium in Cairo on Sunday.
Bahrain confirms suspension of Saudi-owned news channel
MANAMA (Reuters) – Bahrain said on Monday it had suspended the operation of a new satellite news channel owned by a Saudi prince shortly after its launch because it had not done enough to combat “extremism and terrorism”.
Egypt’s Sisi reassures Gulf leaders after alleged derisive audio leaks
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called the leaders of Gulf Arab states to reassure them of strong Egyptian-Gulf ties after a leaked audio recording that purports to show him and senior aides being derisive of their rich Gulf d…
Somali parliament approves cabinet after weeks of wrangling
MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Somalia’s parliament approved a 25-strong cabinet on Monday, a pivotal step toward preparing the war-torn nation for a vote on a new constitution and presidential elections in 2016.
Greek finance minister condemns bailouts, confirms plans for EU bridge pact
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis confirmed on Monday he would go to the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers with a request for a bridge agreement to tide Greece over until a new debt pact with international lenders could …
U.S., partners conduct nine air strikes in Iraq, Syria: U.S. military
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. and partner nations conducted three air strikes in Syria and six in Iraq since Sunday in their battle against Islamic State, according to the U.S. military.
Prophet’s grandson Hussein honored on grounds of Israeli hospital
ASHKELON, Israel (Reuters) – About 50 Shi’ite Muslim pilgrims settle down to chant and prostrate themselves in worship near an ancient tomb.
Turkish president says does not welcome spy chief’s election bid
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said he did not welcome a decision by the country’s powerful spy chief to quit and run for parliament, signaling a possible rift over plans for looming elections among the ruling elite.
Iraqi commander denies paramilitary groups involved in killings
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi lawmaker and paramilitary commander Hadi al-Amiri defended Shi’ite fighters at the forefront of the battle against Islamic State from accusations of mass executions and burning homes, and urged the United States to upgrade Ira…
