US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Business Said to Support Child Soldiers
The U.S. imposed sanctions Tuesday on a network of businesses that is said to support an Iranian paramilitary force that allegedly trains and deploys child soldiers to fight with Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.…
Turkish Official: Police Found Evidence of Khashoggi Slaying
Police searching the Saudi Consulate found evidence that Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi was killed there, a high-level Turkish official said Tuesday, and authorities appeared ready to also search the nearby residence of the consul general …
Zimbabwe’s Government Says Worst of its Economic Woes is Over
Zimbabwe’s government says the country is emerging from a recent economic meltdown that saw shops run out of goods and motorists spend long hours in lines at gas stations. Economists say Zimbabwe’s crisis is not …
Gambia Launches Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Gambia has launched a truth and reconciliation commission to look into crimes committed under former President YahyaJammeh’s government, which is accused of torturing and killing perceived opponents.
The tiny West African state swore in 11 …
Caution, Cancellations, Protests as Concerns Grow on China’s Belt and Road
Concerns about debt diplomacy on China’s expansive infrastructure megaproject — the Belt and Road — have become an increasing source of debate from Asia to Africa and the Middle East. In recent weeks, more than …
