At least 15 Houthi rebels were killed Monday in Yemen amid clashes with army troops and Saudi-led coalition forces, the Houthi-run Saba news agency said. The report did not include details on the ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia prime minister faces calls to resign after emergency request
Malaysia's prime minister is encountering calls for his resignation after only eight months in power over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Malaysia’s King Rejects Emergency Rule in Blow to PM Muhyiddin
Malaysia's rulers are set to meet on Sunday to discuss what sources have said is a proposal by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to impose a state of emergency amid a political crisis. Muhyiddin on ... ( read original story ...)
Malaysia PM’s Support Hangs in Balance as Biggest Party Meets
The biggest party in Malaysia’s ruling coalition is set to meet Monday night to discuss its support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, potentially depriving the embattled premier of the majority he ... ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan fighting forces thousands to flee
It is not clear when families will be able to return home, but it may not be as soon as many hope. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan Is Not Doomed to Repeat Its Past
Peace talks in Afghanistan may come down to an agreement between the Taliban and Kabul on an interim government. Here’s how the sides can ... ( read original story ...)
US Airstrike Kills 5 Taliban Fighters in Afghanistan
The United States said Monday it had conducted an airstrike in central Afghanistan, killing at least five Taliban insurgents. A military spokesman explained in a tweet the overnight action in Nerkh ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq: Saddam Hussein’s right-hand man dies after years as fugitive
Douri was ‘king of clubs’ in US wanted list and had $10m bounty on his head ... ( read original story ...)
“Iraq War Diaries” at Ten Years: Truth Is Treason
Great journalists like Seymour Hersh, who reported to us the tragedy of the Mai Lai Massacre and the horrors that took place at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, are essential. Ten years ago last ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey’s Erdogan urges French goods boycott amid Islam row
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Turks to boycott French goods amid a row over France's tougher stance on radical Islam. In a televised speech, he urged world leaders to protect ... ( read original story ...)