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Saudis banned Khashoggi for criticizing Trump - Report

Slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi was barred from media appearances after criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump in late 2016, according to the State Department. In its most recent report on Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, the department said Khashoggi moved to the U.S. in...

Trump’s sanctions proving bitter pill for Iran’s sick

Leila Koochaki’s health has become collateral damage as the U.S. extends its economic offensive against Iran. The 47-year-old had to contact 15 pharmacies across Tehran before she finally secured the anti-fatigue medication she takes to cope with multiple sclerosis. “I found a small...

Iran welcomes 'new European initiatives' for non-dollar trade

Iran Wednesday praised European efforts to maintain business with Tehran despite U.S. sanctions, citing "constructive meetings" with British and French officials in Tehran this week on setting up a way to conduct non-dollar trade. Iranian Foreign Ministry officials voiced more hope for...

US airstrike in Somalia against al-Shabab kills 7 extremists

The U.S. military said it has carried out an airstrike in central Somalia targeting al-Shabab that killed seven extremists. The U.S. Africa Command statement said Tuesday's airstrike occurred in Quy Cad in the Mudug region. The strike was carried out a day after two other U.S....