Category Archives: (Sandbox Syndication Account) World News (Master Feed)
West African mediators proposed 12-month transitional government in Mali
ABUJA (Reuters) - West African mediators told Mali's military coup leaders the region would accept a transitional government led by a civilian or a retired army officer for a maximum of 12 months, Nig...
Aug 26, 2020
After port blast, rudderless Lebanon drifts towards the rocks
By Tom Perry and Laila Bassam BEIRUT (Reuters) - Three weeks after the catastrophic explosion at Beirut port, Lebanon is drifting towards even more trouble as its politicians fail to agree a new gover...
Aug 26, 2020
U.S. troops injured in interaction with Russian forces in Syria: U.S. officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A small number of U.S. troops were injured during an interaction with Russian forces in Syria, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday. One of the officials, speaking on th...
Aug 26, 2020
Romanian theatres, restaurants could reopen in September
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian theatres and cinemas could reopen from Sept. 1 with social distancing restrictions and protective masks, while the return of indoor restaurants depends on the number of ...
Aug 26, 2020
Israeli rabbi killed by Palestinian in stabbing attack: police
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - A Palestinian from the occupied West Bank fatally stabbed an Israeli rabbi on a street in the central Israeli city of Petah Tikva on Wednesday, police said. Prime Minister Benjam...
Aug 26, 2020
Lebanese forces used excessive force in blast protests: HRW
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces used excessive force, including firing live ammunition, against anti-government protesters after the Beirut port explosion, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on...
Aug 26, 2020
Turkey gave Hamas members passports, Israel says
By Tuvan Gumrukcu ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey has given passports to a dozen Hamas members in Istanbul, a senior Israeli diplomat said on Wednesday, describing the move as "a very unfriendly step" which...
Aug 26, 2020
Pompeo, Emirati officials discuss ceasefire in Libya and Gulf unity: statement
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Emirati officials discussed on Wednesday regional and bilateral issues, including a lasting ceasefire in Libya, Gulf unity and Iran's "malign ...
Aug 26, 2020
Rouhani says Iran will continue nuclear cooperation with IAEA: TV
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran will continue its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told IAEA chief Rafael Grossi on Wednesday, as Tehran agreed to grant the agency i...
Aug 26, 2020
‘Doing the government’s job’: Beirut volunteers steer relief effort
By Natalie Thomas and Yara Abi Nader BEIRUT (Reuters) - In one of the areas worst affected by the Beirut blast, volunteers loaded boxes containing food and sanitary items into cars ready to distribute...
Aug 26, 2020
