middle-east
Conflicts kill and hurt a record 12,000 children
United Nations, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — More than 12,000 children were killed and injured in armed conflicts last year — a record number — with Afghanistan, the Palestinians, Syria and Yemen topping the casualty list, according to a new U.N. report.
Death toll in attack at Afghan political office rises to 20
Afghanistan, July 29 (AP/UNB) — The death toll from an attack against the Kabul office of the Afghan president's running mate and former chief of the intelligence service climbed to at least 20 people on Monday, an official said.
Saudi King Salman's elder brother, Prince Bandar, dies at 96
Riyadh, Jul 29 (AP/UNB) — King Salman's elder half brother, who was the 10th son of Saudi Arabia's founding monarch, has died at age 96, the Saudi royal court said late Sunday.
Iran's Rouhani seeks closer UK ties with Johnson
Vienna, Jul 29 (AP/UNB) — Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has penned an open letter to Britain's new prime minister, saying he hopes the countries' diplomatic ties will be stronger under Boris Johnson's leadership.
Diplomats recommit to saving Iran deal, oppose US sanctions
Vienna, Jul 29 (AP/UNB) — Diplomats from Iran and five world powers recommitted Sunday to salvaging a major nuclear deal amid mounting tensions between the West and Tehran since the U.S. withdrew from the accord and reimposed sanctions.
World powers meet Iran in Vienna to salvage nuclear deal
Vienna, Jul 28 (AP/UNB) — Representatives from Europe, China and Russia, nations that are still committed to the Iran nuclear deal, plan to meet with Iran's representative in Vienna on Sunday to discuss how to salvage the unraveling accord.
Saudi Arabia suspends visas to people from Congo over Ebola
Johannesburg, July 26 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia has stopped issuing visas to people from Congo while citing the Ebola outbreak there, even as the World Health Organization recommends against travel restrictions.
Saudi king hosts 200 from Christchurch shootings for Hajj
New Zealand, July 26(AP/UNB) — Aya Al-Umari says she feels like her brother will be accompanying her and will constantly be in her prayers when she travels to Mecca next month to take part in the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Afghan capital hit by 3 bombings, at least 10 killed
Afghanistan, July 25 (AP/UNB) — Three bombings struck the Afghan capital on Thursday, killing at least 10 people including five women and one child, officials said.
Syrian activists say airstrikes kill 27 in rebel-held town
Beirut, Jul 22 (AP/UNB) — Multiple Airstrikes hit a busy market in a rebel-controlled town in northwestern Syria on Monday, killing at least 27 people and turning several buildings into piles of rubble, according to opposition activists and a war monitor. Shortly afterward, state media said rebels shelled a government-held village, killing seven.