Iraq's Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi speaks during a news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad March 31, 2015. Reuters/Ahmed Saad
Reuters: Iraq PM says Yemen could stoke regional war, slams Saudi operations
(Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said on Wednesday the fighting in Yemen could engulf the region in war, and suggested after talks in Washington that U.S. leaders shared his concerns and "want to stop this conflict as soon as possible."
Abadi, who met with U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday, also said that convincing Iraq's neighbor Saudi Arabia to halt its offensive in Yemen could be difficult.
Saudi Arabia is engaged in a three-week-old campaign of air strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are allied with Iran and have taken over the capital and forced the president to take refuge in Riyadh.
MIDDLE EAST
Islamic State withdraws from Yarmouk camp, Nusra remains: residents.
Houthis condemn UN resolution on Yemen.
Iraq PM says Yemen could stoke regional war, slams Saudi operations.
Fierce clashes in Iraq as IS seizes villages near Ramadi. Islamic State reverses some losses in Iraq amid US-led airstrikes.
U.S. warns Iran to halt unilateral military moves in Iraq.
Iran's Zarif says Russian missile deal won't affect nuclear talks.
Obama nuclear deal a tough sell to Iran’s hard-liners.
Kerry: still confident US can conclude Iran nuclear deal.
Tehran talks fail to resolve UN nuclear watchdog questions.
Saudi-UAE relations tense following military action in Yemen.
Israeli military arrests 29 Palestinians on suspected Hamas links in overnight West Bank raid.
ASIA
US: Growing China, Russia military activity in Asia-Pacific.
China reef work could lead to new air exclusion zone: U.S. commander.
Afghan military prepares for major counterinsurgency operations in the north.
Philippines seeks help from U.S. in South China Sea dispute.
China dismisses Philippine leader's call to fear Beijing.
China's figures show economy slowing down. China economic growth hits 6-year low.
China calls on Dalai Lama to 'put aside illusions' about talks.
North Korea celebrates 103rd birthday of its 'eternal president'.
Moscow expects North Korean leader to attend Victory Day parade.
Optimism over US-Japan relations ahead of Abe's visit.
China: 57 countries to be founding members of AIIB.
AFRICA
Nigerian military focus on area abducted girls believed held.
Three killed in suicide attack on UN peacekeepers in Mali.
UN urges exhumation of bodies from mass burial in DR Congo.
Libya's Tobruk-based government attacks Tripoli airport. Air strikes near Tripoli as U.N. peace talks on Libya due to resume.
Bomb in north Egypt kills two military academy students.
Deaths in South Africa as mobs target foreigners.
Guinea protesters honour uneasy truce in wake of riots.
Tanzania arrests 10 suspected members of Somali militant group.
Burundi at 'crossroads' between peace and violence: UN.
Sudan extends vote amid low turnout.
African economic growth to slow in 2015: IMF.
EUROPE
EU parliament urges Turkey to recognise 'Armenian genocide'.
Army unmoved as Ukraine villagers plead for guns to go.
Ukraine crisis: Russia accused of sending military weapons to rebels.
Russian admiral dismisses Poroshenko’s threat to fight for returning Crimea as bluff.
Russian return to G8 depends on Ukraine ceasefire-German minister.
Greece's financial/debt crisis continues to escalate. S&P downgrades Greece as creditor talks fail to progress.
REPORT: Now Germany is getting ready for Greece to default too.
Italy hit by "unprecedented influx of migrants".
Presumed deaths of 400 migrants among worst recent tragedies.
AMERICAS
Colombian president renews anti-FARC air strikes.
Ten Colombian soldiers killed by Farc rebels despite ceasefire. Farc rebels 'break Colombia truce' after 10 soldiers killed.
Small helicopter lands on U.S. Capitol grounds, one person detained: police.
Obama relents, will allow congressional review of Iran nuclear deal. Iran’s leader dismisses US Congressional role in nuclear deal.
Cubans hail removal from US list of state terrorism sponsors.
Brazilian military ignoring requests for "intervention," defense chief says.
US fast food workers demand higher wages.
U.S. to inform Americans whether they are on ‘no-fly’ list, and possibly why.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Islamic State seizes village in Iraq's Anbar province.
Islamic State operating in Mexico just 8 miles from U.S. border: report.
Al Qaeda's bench of leaders dwindles.
US drone strike kills four in Taliban, al Qaeda haven.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global sports gambling worth 'up to $3 trillion'.
Global financial risks have risen, says IMF.
Japan poised to overtake China as America's biggest creditor.
EU raises stakes in Google battle with antitrust charges. EU accuses Google Shopping of search 'abuse'.
1 comment:
Well Well, after "talks in Washington". Boy these guys are not even trying to conceal a Baghdad/Tehran connection, with Washington right there looming over it all.
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