Munich - The situation in war-torn Libya is “deeply troubling,” a United Nations representative said Sunday, warning that a fragile truce was hanging “by a thread” as daily life in the North African country worsens. Speaking after talks with foreign ministers in the German city of Munich, the UN’s deputy special
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Iraqis rally to support protest leader for prime minister
Karbala - Hundreds of Iraqis rallied Sunday to support a protest leader they want as prime minister instead of current premier-designate Mohammad Allawi, who they see as too close to the ruling class. Appointed on February 1, Allawi has pledged to announce his cabinet lineup within the week even as he
Turkey tells Russia that attacks in Syria’s Idlib must stop
ANKARA - Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Sunday that he told his Russian counterpart at a meeting the previous day that attacks in Syria’s northwestern Idlib region must stop immediately and that a lasting ceasefire has to be achieved. Turkey and Russia back opposing sides in the Syrian conflict
$20m Saudi Cup on track to be best race meeting in the world this year
Saudi Cup has attracted more than 140 nominations, representing four continents, 16 countries and more than 60 trainers around the globe The $20 million Saudi Cup has the potential to be part of the greatest horse racing meeting of the year, according to Tom Ryan, Saudi Jockey Club’s director of strategy
Lebanon’s MEA to require payment in dollars as crisis bites-report, source
BEIRUT - Lebanon’s state-owned carrier Middle East Airlines (MEA) will only accept payment in U.S. dollars from Monday, the National News Agency reported, as the country grapples with a foreign currency liquidity crisis. The decision reported late on Saturday and confirmed to Reuters by an MEA source on Sunday drew criticism