Middle East
Call me maybe? Nervous Israelis fear a Biden snub
February 11, 2021
Call me maybe? Nervous Israelis fear a Biden snub
JERUSALEM (AP) — It’s been three weeks, and he still hasn’t called. Israelis are expressing growing concern that President Joe…
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
February 11, 2021
Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political activists was released from prison Wednesday, her…
Turkey aims to reach moon in 2023, Erdogan says
February 10, 2021
Turkey aims to reach moon in 2023, Erdogan says
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey aims to achieve first contact with the moon as part of its national space program in…
Saudi TV: Yemen rebel attack on airport sets plane on fire
February 10, 2021
Saudi TV: Yemen rebel attack on airport sets plane on fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday targeted Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia, causing…
UAE women scientists lead Arab world’s first space mission to Mars
February 10, 2021
UAE women scientists lead Arab world’s first space mission to Mars
The first mission to Mars launched by the United Arab Emirates is set to enter the planet’s orbit on Tuesday following a seven-month,…
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules
February 10, 2021
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules
JERUSALEM (AP) — Mendy Moskowits, a member of the ultra-Orthodox Belz Hassidic sect in Jerusalem, doesn’t understand the uproar toward…
Divide on Syria again blocks UN Security Council action
February 10, 2021
Divide on Syria again blocks UN Security Council action
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top UN envoy for Syria on Tuesday urged the rival international players in Syria to…
Tel Aviv gives foreign nationals, asylum seekers COVID shots
February 10, 2021
Tel Aviv gives foreign nationals, asylum seekers COVID shots
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Dozens of asylum seekers and foreign workers in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv lined…
Palestinian elections on track after factions meet in Cairo
February 10, 2021
Palestinian elections on track after factions meet in Cairo
CAIRO (AP) — The main Palestinian factions on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to holding their first elections in 15 years…
Wheels only, please: Iran marks 1979 revolution anniversary
February 10, 2021
Wheels only, please: Iran marks 1979 revolution anniversary
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Struggling with the region’s worst outbreak of the coronavirus, Iran is marking the anniversary of the…