Middle East
Since Sudan coup, 41 killed, hospitals targeted, doctors say
November 22, 2021
Since Sudan coup, 41 killed, hospitals targeted, doctors say
CAIRO (AP) — Security forces have targeted hospitals and blocked injured protesters from treatment since the military seized control of…
Former Netanyahu aide testifies in ex-PM’s corruption trial
November 22, 2021
Former Netanyahu aide testifies in ex-PM’s corruption trial
JERUSALEM (AP) — A one-time confidante to Benjamin Netanyahu began testifying against him Monday in the former Israeli prime minister’s…
UN warns of ‘colossal’ collapse of Afghan banking system
November 22, 2021
UN warns of ‘colossal’ collapse of Afghan banking system
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The United Nations on Monday pushed for urgent action to prop up Afghanistan’s banks,…
Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
November 22, 2021
Libyan interim PM aims for presidency, despite rules
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s interim prime minister filed a request Sunday to run for president, despite being barred from elections…
Yemen official warns dam will break if rebels take Marib
November 22, 2021
Yemen official warns dam will break if rebels take Marib
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The foreign minister of Yemen’s government in exile warned Sunday that a rebel takeover…
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
November 21, 2021
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC weighs IPO of logistics and services unit next year- sources
DUBAI, Nov 21 (Reuters) – State oil firm Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is weighing an initial public offering…
Hamas gunman kills Israeli in Jerusalem’s Old City, is shot dead by police
November 21, 2021
Hamas gunman kills Israeli in Jerusalem’s Old City, is shot dead by police
JERUSALEM, Nov 21 (Reuters) – A Palestinian gunman from the Islamist group Hamas killed an Israeli and wounded three other…
US congressmen in Lebanon over crippling economic crisis
November 21, 2021
US congressmen in Lebanon over crippling economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — A group of US congressmen held meetings Saturday with Lebanon’s top leaders during a fact-finding mission to…
Lebanon needs to show that Hezbollah can change behaviour, Bahrain minister says
November 21, 2021
Lebanon needs to show that Hezbollah can change behaviour, Bahrain minister says
DUBAI, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif Al Zayani, said on Saturday that Lebanon needs to demonstrate that…
Yemen’s Huthis say they attacked Saudi cities, Aramco facilities
November 21, 2021
Yemen’s Huthis say they attacked Saudi cities, Aramco facilities
CAIRO Nov 20 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement said on Saturday it had fired 14 drones at several Saudi…