Middle East
Libya government says retakes Haftar’s last redoubt in west
June 5, 2020
Libya government says retakes Haftar’s last redoubt in west
Libya’s UN-recognized government announced Friday another victory in its counter-offensive against eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, overrunning his last western stronghold…
Iran news agency head convicted for interviewee’s spy remark
June 5, 2020
Iran news agency head convicted for interviewee’s spy remark
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s semiofficial ISNA news agency has been convicted over publishing an…
Killing of Palestinian man with autism draws Floyd parallel
June 5, 2020
Killing of Palestinian man with autism draws Floyd parallel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Eyad Hallaq liked to watch cartoons. He loved dressing up and wearing cologne. He even dreamed of…
Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for coronavirus victims
June 5, 2020
Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for coronavirus victims
NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) — Iraqi paramedic Sarmad Ibrahim cut his teeth treating fellow Shia Muslim militiamen in the war against…
UN moves toward ending UN-AU peacekeeping in Sudan’s Darfur
June 4, 2020
UN moves toward ending UN-AU peacekeeping in Sudan’s Darfur
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The UN Security Council voted unanimously to move ahead toward ending the joint UN-African Union peacekeeping…
Ethiopian domestic workers stranded in crisis-hit Lebanon
June 4, 2020
Ethiopian domestic workers stranded in crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Dozens of domestic workers gathered outside the Ethiopian consulate in Beirut on Thursday, some inquiring about flights…
Etihad to resume transit flights after UAE lifts suspension
June 4, 2020
Etihad to resume transit flights after UAE lifts suspension
DUBAI (Reuters) — Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways will resume carrying transit passengers from certain destinations on June 10 after the…
Art van adds a splash of color to drab Gaza life
June 4, 2020
Art van adds a splash of color to drab Gaza life
GAZA (Reuters) — Every day Ammar Abu Shamalla adds a little color to drab routine life in Gaza, loading up…
Turkey, Russia cooperate on virus vaccine
June 4, 2020
Turkey, Russia cooperate on virus vaccine
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Russia have agreed to cooperate in the development of a coronavirus vaccine and plan…
Netanyahu and settlers clash over West Bank annexation plans
June 4, 2020
Netanyahu and settlers clash over West Bank annexation plans
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has harshly criticized Jewish West Bank settler leaders for disparaging President Donald…