Middle East
Gunmen kill at least 11 in attack on Iraqi army post in Baghdad, sources say
November 9, 2020
Gunmen kill at least 11 in attack on Iraqi army post in Baghdad, sources say
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Unidentified gunmen killed at least 11 people and wounded eight others including soldiers in an attack on…
Two Lebanese youth offer migrant workers a way back home
November 9, 2020
Two Lebanese youth offer migrant workers a way back home
BEIRUT (AP) — In a damp room with a few rotting pieces of furniture and old mattresses on the floor,…
Israel’s Netanyahu congratulates Biden on US election win, thanks Trump
November 9, 2020
Israel’s Netanyahu congratulates Biden on US election win, thanks Trump
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on Sunday, hailing a strong alliance that…
Saudi Arabia finally congratulates Biden on his win
November 9, 2020
Saudi Arabia finally congratulates Biden on his win
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia finally congratulated Joe Biden on Sunday over his election victory, more than 24 hours after…
First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after deal
November 8, 2020
First plane with Israeli tourists lands in UAE after deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The first flight carrying Israeli tourists to the United Arab Emirates landed Sunday in…
Iran’s president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal
November 8, 2020
Iran’s president calls on Biden to return to nuclear deal
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president called on President-elect Joe Biden to “compensate for past mistakes” and return the US…
Turkey gives muted first response to Biden win
November 8, 2020
Turkey gives muted first response to Biden win
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey gave an impassive first reaction on Sunday to Joe Biden’s presidential win, with Vice President Fuat…
Loved or hated, Trump stamped his face on the Mideast conflict
November 8, 2020
Loved or hated, Trump stamped his face on the Mideast conflict
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – “God Bless You Donald and Melania” read the poster hanging over an Israeli highway during the US…
Libya’s oil production recovers past 1M barrel a day
November 8, 2020
Libya’s oil production recovers past 1M barrel a day
CAIRO (AP) — Libya’s oil production has surged past 1 million barrels a day, national petroleum officials said on Saturday,…
Iran hopes for a change in ‘destructive US policies’ after Biden win
November 8, 2020
Iran hopes for a change in ‘destructive US policies’ after Biden win
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s first vice president said he hoped for a change in “destructive US policies” after Democrat Joe…