Middle East
Israel strike in Gaza destroys building with AP, other media
May 15, 2021
Israel strike in Gaza destroys building with AP, other media
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City that housed offices of…
West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
May 15, 2021
West Bank erupts in protest amid more Israel-Hamas fighting
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Turmoil from the battle between Israel and Hamas spilled over into the West Bank…
Israeli military accused of using media to trick Hamas
May 15, 2021
Israeli military accused of using media to trick Hamas
JERUSALEM (AP) — Early Friday, just after midnight, the Israeli military put out an ominous statement to the media: “IDF…
Lebanese man killed by Israeli troops on border, Lebanese agency says
May 15, 2021
Lebanese man killed by Israeli troops on border, Lebanese agency says
A Lebanese man was shot and killed by Israeli troops after he and others protesting in support of Palestinians tried…
Beset by virus, Gaza’s hospitals now struggle with wounded
May 15, 2021
Beset by virus, Gaza’s hospitals now struggle with wounded
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway…
Ireland shuts down health IT system after ransomware attack
May 14, 2021
Ireland shuts down health IT system after ransomware attack
Ireland’s health service said Friday it has shut down its IT systems after being targeted in a “significant ransomware attack.”…
Afghanistan: Deadly mosque bombing rocks Kabul
May 14, 2021
Afghanistan: Deadly mosque bombing rocks Kabul
At least 12 worshippers were killed in an explosion at a mosque in the Afghan capital during Friday prayers, police…
UAE allows Pfizer COVID-19 dose for emergency use in 12-15 year olds
May 14, 2021
UAE allows Pfizer COVID-19 dose for emergency use in 12-15 year olds
The United Arab Emirates has approved the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in children aged 12-15, the government…
Turkish tourism video taken down after online outcry
May 14, 2021
Turkish tourism video taken down after online outcry
ISTANBUL (AP) — A video promoting tourism in Turkey amid the pandemic has caused an uproar on social media for…
Turkey’s Karpowership shuts down power to Lebanon
May 14, 2021
Turkey’s Karpowership shuts down power to Lebanon
Turkey’s Karpowership, which provides electricity to Lebanon from two barges, said on Friday it was shutting down supplies over payment…