Middle East
Dubai closes bars, limits activities after virus cases spike
February 2, 2021
Dubai closes bars, limits activities after virus cases spike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai announced Monday it would close all bars and pubs for the entire month…
Thirteen killed in car bombs, shooting in northern Syria
February 1, 2021
Thirteen killed in car bombs, shooting in northern Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — One Syrian was killed on Sunday and four injured after Kurdish security forces opened fire at pro-government…
Libya’s future in balance in UN-backed leadership vote
February 1, 2021
Libya’s future in balance in UN-backed leadership vote
GENEVA (AP) — Delegates from Libya’s opposing sides kicked off a five-day meeting on Monday to choose an interim prime…
Survivors of Beirut’s explosion endure psychological scars
February 1, 2021
Survivors of Beirut’s explosion endure psychological scars
BEIRUT (AP) — Joana Dagher lay unconscious and hemorrhaging under a pile of rubble in her apartment after the massive…
Iran hosts Afghan Taliban leader as peace talks stalled
February 1, 2021
Iran hosts Afghan Taliban leader as peace talks stalled
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has hosted the political leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban during the past week, offering Tehran’s own help…
Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline
February 1, 2021
Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban’s deal…
Israel extends lockdown, sees delay in COVID-19 turnaround
February 1, 2021
Israel extends lockdown, sees delay in COVID-19 turnaround
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel extended a national lockdown on Sunday as coronavirus variants offset its vaccination drive and officials predicted…
UN lists candidates to run Libya’s transitional government until this year’s vote
January 31, 2021
UN lists candidates to run Libya’s transitional government until this year’s vote
TUNIS (Reuters) – Participants at Libya’s UN-sponsored peace talks have approved a list of candidates seeking to lead a transitional…
Turkey’s Erdogan fails to get double-digit inflation under control
January 31, 2021
Turkey’s Erdogan fails to get double-digit inflation under control
Turkey’s economic woes are nothing new. The country’s official currency, the lira, has been on a downward slide for the past two…
Israel to give some coronavirus vaccines to Palestinians
January 31, 2021
Israel to give some coronavirus vaccines to Palestinians
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has agreed to transfer 5,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to the Palestinians to immunize front-line…