Author: AFP ID: 1566036719271612600 Sat, 2019-08-17 10:00 KHARTOUM: Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a final power-sharing deal that paves the way for a transitional government, and eventually elections, following the overthrow of long-time leader … read more
Fri, 2019-08-16 23:05 GENEVA: A group of UN human rights experts on Friday called for the immediate release of three Iranian women given long jail terms for protesting laws compelling women to wear veils. The trio were charged after a … read more
Author: Fri, 2019-08-16 22:36 BEIRUT: After being suddenly deported from Turkey, Nidal Hussein stood dazed just inside war-torn Syria, the latest victim of neighboring countries growing tired of hosting millions of Syrian refugees. “I left my wife and three children … read more
Author: Thu, 2019-08-15 23:31 GAZA CITY: Gazan shops selling pilgrims’ gifts are enjoying a seasonal revival, with worshippers keen to buy from the local markets. Amid the deteriorating economy in the Gaza Strip, lower prices have inspired pilgrims to buy the … read more
Author: Thu, 2019-08-15 22:02 BEIRUT: Syrian forces gained more ground from insurgents in the country’s northwest on Thursday, edging closer to a major opposition-held town a day after militants shot down a regime warplane in the area. The regime offensive, which … read more