Middle East

France, Germany, UK ask Iran to stick to nuclear accord

File photo of Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (2nd L), Britain’s current Prime Minister Boris Johnson (R), France’s Foreign…

Update: Libyan rivals to sign ceasefire deal in Moscow

MOSCOW, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Both sides in Libya’s conflict areexpected Monday in Moscow to sign an agreement on the…

Pakistani FM Leaves For Iran, Saudi Arabia Amid Mideast Tensions

ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 (NNN-APP) – Pakistani Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, embarked on a visit to Iran and Saudi Arabia,…

Philippines To Dispatch Military Ships, Unarmed Troops To Middle East

MANILA, Jan 13 (NNN-PNA) – The Philippines will send two military ships, with “a small contingent of unarmed servicemen,” to…

Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor Denies Intention To Convert USD Deposits Into Lebanese Pounds

BEIRUT, Jan 13 (NNN-NNA) – Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor, Riad Salameh, denied his reported intention to convert U.S. dollar deposits…

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets Visiting Indonesian President

DUBAI, Jan 13 (NNN-WAM) – Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, welcomed visiting…

Both sides in Libya conflict accept ceasefire

TRIPOLI, Jan 13 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Both sides in Libya’s conflict agreed to a ceasefire that started early Sunday following weeks…

Ex-Nissan Chief Reaffirms No Ambition For Political Role In Lebanon

BEIRUT, Jan 13 (NNN-NNA) – Former Nissan chief, Carlos Ghosn, said, he has no plan to play a political role…

Syrian Helicopters Drop Leaflets To Urge Civilians To Leave Rebel-Held Areas In Aleppo, Idlib

DAMASCUS, Jan 13 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian choppers dropped leaflets on rebel-held areas, in the northern province of Aleppo, urging civilians…

Yemen’s Gov’t, Southern Council Swap 53 Prisoners Under Saudi-Brokered Deal

ADEN, Jan 13 (NNN-SABA) – Yemen’s government and the opposition Southern Transitional Council (STC), on Sunday, started exchanging about 53…