Middle East
Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier
October 22, 2020
Newsmaker: After year of turmoil, Hariri returns as Lebanese premier
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A year after Lebanon was rocked by huge protests against its entrenched ruling elite, politicians have picked…
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
October 22, 2020
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop…
Sudanese return to streets over dire living conditions
October 22, 2020
Sudanese return to streets over dire living conditions
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese protesters took to the streets in the capital and across the country Wednesday over dire living…
Photographer helps laid-off expats bid goodbye to Dubai
October 22, 2020
Photographer helps laid-off expats bid goodbye to Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When the coronavirus pummeled Dubai this spring, the maternity and wedding shoots and all…
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
October 22, 2020
US officials link Iran to emails meant to intimidate voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — US officials have accused Iran of being behind a flurry of emails sent to Democratic voters in…
UN envoy hails early agreements in Libya talks
October 21, 2020
UN envoy hails early agreements in Libya talks
GENEVA (AP) — The UN envoy for Libya said Wednesday the two warring factions have agreed on issues that “directly…
G20 women’s forum urged to press hosts Saudi on rights
October 21, 2020
G20 women’s forum urged to press hosts Saudi on rights
DUBAI (Reuters) – Rights groups want participants in a G20 women’s meeting starting in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to seek…
Afghans jostling for visas sparks stampede, killing at least 15
October 21, 2020
Afghans jostling for visas sparks stampede, killing at least 15
JALALABAD, Afghanistan (Reuters) – At least 15 people were killed in stampede among thousands of Afghans gathered near Pakistan’s consulate…
UK warship seizes 450 kilograms of meth in Arabian Sea
October 21, 2020
UK warship seizes 450 kilograms of meth in Arabian Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A British royal navy vessel seized 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of methamphetamine in the…
Battle over Israel’s budget risks election, more economic gloom
October 21, 2020
Battle over Israel’s budget risks election, more economic gloom
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A festering government crisis over passage of a national budget could push Israel into its fourth election…