Middle East
Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldier tells CNN he is scared for his life
February 18, 2023
Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldier tells CNN he is scared for his life
Palestinian activist Issa Amro, who was filmed being assaulted by an Israeli solder on Monday, told CNN he is physically…
Three survivors pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Turkey, more than 248 hours after quake
February 17, 2023
Three survivors pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Turkey, more than 248 hours after quake
CNN — At least three more people, including two minors, have been incredibly pulled alive from the rubble of a devastating…
Quake survivor’s first concern after 10 days trapped under rubble in Turkey: ‘How is mother?’
February 17, 2023
Quake survivor’s first concern after 10 days trapped under rubble in Turkey: ‘How is mother?’
CNN — “How is my mother and everyone?” the man on the stretcher asks, speaking calmly into a cell phone. Crying…
Syria’s Assad hopes quake can help free him from global isolation
February 15, 2023
Syria’s Assad hopes quake can help free him from global isolation
Abu Dhabi CNN — Eight days after a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, a relief plane touched down in…
Woman, 77, rescued from rubble more than a week after Turkey quake
February 15, 2023
Woman, 77, rescued from rubble more than a week after Turkey quake
More than nine days after a powerful quake shook Turkey and Syria, rescuers were still pulling people from the rubble,…
Hope and despair as rescuers search for survivors in quake-hit city of Kahramanmaras
February 15, 2023
Hope and despair as rescuers search for survivors in quake-hit city of Kahramanmaras
Kahramanmaras, Turkey CNN — The body of a four-year-old girl wrapped in a pink blanket was brought out Wednesday from…
Palestinian man killed and 13 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank, say Palestinian officials
February 15, 2023
Palestinian man killed and 13 injured in Israeli raid in West Bank, say Palestinian officials
CNN — A Palestinian man was killed and 13 were injured in an Israeli raid in Nablus early Monday, Palestinian…
Earthquake created a deep chasm in middle of Turkish olive grove
February 15, 2023
Earthquake created a deep chasm in middle of Turkish olive grove
A verdant olive grove was cleaved into two during last week’s devastating earthquake in Turkey, creating a valley 984 feet…
Turkey rescuers say voices are still being heard under the rubble
February 14, 2023
Turkey rescuers say voices are still being heard under the rubble
CNN — Rescue teams in southern Turkey say they are still hearing voices from under the rubble more than a…
What it’s like to travel around Afghanistan now
February 14, 2023
What it’s like to travel around Afghanistan now
Most of the time, headlines about Afghanistan are ringed with tragedy: food shortages, orphaned children, and even executions. Since the…