Middle East
Palestinians win Saudi support but no Arab condemnation of UAE-Israel deal
September 10, 2020
Palestinians win Saudi support but no Arab condemnation of UAE-Israel deal
CAIRO (Reuters) – Palestinian leaders won renewed Saudi support for Palestinian statehood at a Wednesday meeting, but did not persuade…
Fire ‘destroys’ Europe’s largest migrant camp on Lesbos
September 9, 2020
Fire ‘destroys’ Europe’s largest migrant camp on Lesbos
Athens, Greece (CNN) Europe’s largest migrant camp, Moria, has been “completely destroyed” after massive fires broke out early Wednesday at…
United States formally announces troop reduction in Iraq
September 9, 2020
United States formally announces troop reduction in Iraq
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States military on Wednesday announced that it would be reducing its presence in Iraq from…
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10
September 9, 2020
Roadside bomb attack misses Afghan vice president, but kills 10
KABUL (Reuters) – A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted first Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning but he…
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move
September 9, 2020
US sells ambassador home in Israel, securing Jerusalem move
JERUSALEM (AP) — The US Embassy said Tuesday the State Department has sold the ambassador’s official residence near Tel Aviv…
Jordan resumes regular commercial flights after six-month halt during pandemic
September 9, 2020
Jordan resumes regular commercial flights after six-month halt during pandemic
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan resumed regular international flights on Tuesday after being suspended for nearly six months because of the…
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
September 9, 2020
Experts: Libya rivals UAE, Russia, Turkey violate UN embargo
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The warring parties in Libya and their international backers — the United Arab Emirates, Russia and…
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
September 9, 2020
Israeli soldier’s plea deal in fatal shooting faces scrutiny
JERUSALEM (AP) — Ahmad Manasra was traveling home from a wedding when he spotted a family in distress on the…
Oil slides 5% to lowest since June on demand fears
September 8, 2020
Oil slides 5% to lowest since June on demand fears
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil slid five percent to below US$40 a barrel on Tuesday, its lowest since June, pressured by…
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
September 8, 2020
UN detects virus cases in Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday it has confirmed two coronavirus cases in the Azraq…