Middle East
Lebanon’s top Christian clerics blast politicians as hunger, hardship bite
July 6, 2020
Lebanon’s top Christian clerics blast politicians as hunger, hardship bite
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanon’s Christian authorities slammed politicians on Sunday for failing to remedy an economic meltdown that has left…
Fire at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage: spokesman
July 6, 2020
Fire at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage: spokesman
DUBAI (Reuters) — A fire at Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear facility has caused significant damage that could slow the development…
Saudi Arabia announces hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
July 6, 2020
Saudi Arabia announces hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
CAIRO (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 hajj…
Israel announces successful launch of new spy satellite
July 6, 2020
Israel announces successful launch of new spy satellite
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Defense Ministry announced the successful launch of a new spy satellite early on Monday, giving the…
Israeli leader’s son takes center stage in corruption sagas
July 6, 2020
Israeli leader’s son takes center stage in corruption sagas
JERUSALEM (AP) — As scandal-plagued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands trial for corruption, his 28-year-old son has emerged as a…
Iran mandates masks as public shrugs off resurgent virus
July 5, 2020
Iran mandates masks as public shrugs off resurgent virus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Sunday instituted mandatory mask-wearing as fears mount over newly spiking reported deaths from the…
UAE restructures government, seeking more agility as it deals with coronavirus impact
July 5, 2020
UAE restructures government, seeking more agility as it deals with coronavirus impact
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates announced a broad government restructuring on Sunday for more “agile and swift” decision-making…
Turkish invasion of Libya is escalating through the use of dangerous arms: Haftar
July 5, 2020
Turkish invasion of Libya is escalating through the use of dangerous arms: Haftar
Turkey’s military occupation of Libya is escalating through the use of advanced, dangerous weapons, said the Libyan National Army’s (LNA)…
Rocket fired toward US Embassy in Iraq injures child
July 5, 2020
Rocket fired toward US Embassy in Iraq injures child
BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi military said Sunday that a rocket aimed at Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone, home of the…
France-Turkey spat over Libya arms exposes NATO’s limits
July 5, 2020
France-Turkey spat over Libya arms exposes NATO’s limits
BRUSSELS (AP) — The festering dispute between France and Turkey over a naval standoff in the Mediterranean Sea has shone…