Poor healthcare linked to 5 million deaths yearly
Poor-quality healthcare results in about 5 million deaths a year in low- and middle-income countries, new research suggests. And another 3.6 million deaths a year are caused by lack of…
Middle East
Egyptian court sentences 75 to death over Muslim Brotherhood protest
A Cairo court on Saturday issued the death sentence for 75 Muslim Brotherhood members for participating in protests following the removal of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi in 2013. The sentencing…
Oil prices down after Pompeo outlines plan to get nations off Iranian oil
Speaking in India this week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shared plans to wean nations off Iranian oil before the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Iran in November. The sanctions, which…
U.S. official: Syrian forces could be preparing chemical weapons for attack on Idlib
Syrian forces are closing in on the last rebel stronghold in Idlib, raising concerns that millions of civilians could be caught in the crossfire. James Jeffrey, U.S. special representative for…
Russia gathers ships near Syria against U.S. threat over chemical weapons
The Russian military has amassed a fleet of at least 10 warships and two submarines off Syria’s northwest coast in preparation for a possible assault on militants in Idlib province,…
Ex-Vatican official: Francis ignored McCarrick abuse allegations
A former Vatican official said Sunday that Pope Francis was aware of former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’ sexual abuses as early as 2013. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, a former former papal…
Trump administration cuts $200M in aid to Palestinians
President Donald Trump’s administration has cut more than $200 million in aid to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza after a review, a State Department official said. The aid…
Europe unveils financial aid package for Iran
The European Commission stated Thursday that a multimillion-dollar assistance package for Iran was a sign it meant to keep the U.N.-backed nuclear deal alive. “Since the renewal of the EU-Iran…
Air France, British Airways cutting flights to Iran next month
In the wake new U.S. sanctions on Iran, Air France and British Airways have announced they’re shutting down flights to Tehran, saying they’re not commercially viable. U.S. President Donald Trump…
Saudi Arabia Seeks Country’s First Execution of Female Human Rights Activist
A Saudi Arabian female human rights activist may be the first to face execution in the kingdom. Israa al-Ghomgham, a Shia activist arrested with her husband in 2015, is among…
