Iraq’s wetland wildlife threatened by low water levels
Dozens of water buffalo in Iraq’s southeastern wetlands have died because of low water levels in the marshes, threatening the livelihoods of a community of marsh dwellers that has made…
Middle East
Israeli leader Netanyahu visits Putin in Russia ahead of Trump summit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Russia Wednesday to meet with Kremlin President Vladimir Putin, for visit he called a “very important.” Netanyahu said he planned to discuss Syria,…
Yemenis struggle to make a living on South Korea island
Yemenis asylum seekers are struggling to make a living in South Korea as they find it difficult to keep jobs due to language barriers. According to an interview with Yemeni…
Syria talks resume after day of bombardments
The resumption of talks followed a collapse in truce efforts over Russia’s tough negotiating positions, according to rebel spokesmen. Moscow has been brokering talks for the negotiated surrender of beleaguered…
German deal to handle migrants faces potential veto
Although German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s last-minute compromise to screen migrants trying to enter Germany has not yet received necessary approval. Merkel, leader of the Christian Democrats, and Interior Minister Horst…
German interior minister offers to quit amid migration row
Germany’s interior minister has offered to resign after rejecting a controversial migration deal negotiated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Horst Seehofer said Sunday he would step down from his role…
U.N. migration agency skips over Trump’s pick to lead agency
Ken Isaacs, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the United Nations migration agency, was bypassed for the job Friday in a secret ballot vote. Isaacs finished last among three candidates…
Arab tribes call for return of Peshmerga to contested areas
After the retreat of Peshmerga from the disputed territories, the Islamic State (IS) has regrouped and carried out many attacks, a spokesperson for Arab tribes in areas contested between Baghdad…
Polish lawmakers vote to decriminalize Holocaust speech law
Polish lawmakers moved Wednesday to change a law that made accusing Poland of complicity in Nazi war crimes during the Holocaust a criminal offense. The lower house of Polish Parliament…
Iran: Less politics will help stabilize oil markets
The political element of the oil market needs to be diminished in favor of market fundamentals, the Iranian oil minister said at OPEC’s conference in Vienna. “I would like to…
