Middle East
Kabul to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases
March 11, 2020
Kabul to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners if violence eases
The Afghan government will gradually release 5,000 Taliban prisoners starting this week if the insurgents significantly reduce violence, President Ashraf…
Israeli court rejects Netanyahu request to delay trial
March 10, 2020
Israeli court rejects Netanyahu request to delay trial
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli court on Tuesday rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to delay the start of his…
Baghdad’s booksellers won’t let coronavirus close them down
March 10, 2020
Baghdad’s booksellers won’t let coronavirus close them down
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — They survived censorship under Saddam Hussein and the years of violence that followed his downfall, so the…
Iran says new virus kills 54, death toll climbs to 291
March 10, 2020
Iran says new virus kills 54, death toll climbs to 291
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Tuesday that the new coronavirus killed 54 more people, raising the death toll to…
EU, Turkey to review migrant deal as border tensions simmer
March 10, 2020
EU, Turkey to review migrant deal as border tensions simmer
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and Turkey agreed to review a 4-year-old deal on managing migrants and refugees in…
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud
March 10, 2020
US starts troop pullout, seeks end to Afghan leaders’ feud
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The United States began withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the U.S. military said Tuesday, taking a step…
Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners as coronavirus cases surge
March 10, 2020
Iran temporarily releases 70,000 prisoners as coronavirus cases surge
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran has temporarily freed about 70,000 prisoners to combat the spread of the coronavirus in jails, the…
Israel orders 14-day self-quarantine for anyone entering country
March 10, 2020
Israel orders 14-day self-quarantine for anyone entering country
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israel will require anyone arriving from overseas to self-quarantine for 14 days as a precaution against the…
UN watchdog: Iran providing access to active nuclear sites
March 9, 2020
UN watchdog: Iran providing access to active nuclear sites
VIENNA (AP) — Iran continues to provide international inspectors access to its active nuclear facilities, even after its announcement it…
Exclusive: Lebanon waiting to hear if creditors will cooperate or sue: minister
March 9, 2020
Exclusive: Lebanon waiting to hear if creditors will cooperate or sue: minister
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon is waiting for bondholders to decide whether they will cooperate in a debt restructuring or pursue…